Celebrating the Completion of Northern Atmospheric Reflections
On Wednesday June 10, the Lazerian team had the pleasure of attending a special celebration at Manchester Airport marking the completion of Atmospheric reflections from the Northour new emblematic installation suspended within Terminal 2.
The event brought together many of Manchester Airport’s colleagues, partners, contractors and project teams who have helped deliver the airport’s ambitious transformation programme. It was an opportunity to recognize the collective effort behind not only the artwork itself, but also the wider redevelopment of Terminal 2.
As guests gathered beneath the completed installation, speeches were given by Lazerian founder and artist Liam Hopkins and Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe. Liam spoke about the inspiration behind the work, reflecting on how the sculpture reimagines Manchester Airport’s iconic chandeliers while celebrating the airport’s unique heritage, from the city’s ever-changing skies to the parachute training that once took place on the RAF ring.
Chris Woodroofe highlighted the importance of the project as part of the wider transformation of Terminal 2, recognizing the many people and teams who have helped create a world-class airport experience for millions of passengers.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was a specially commissioned cake featuring images of the artwork itself. Guests enjoyed a slice while taking time to view the installation from below, providing an opportunity to reflect on the journey that took the project from concept to reality.
Throughout the event, photographers and videographers captured the occasion, documenting not only the sculpture but also the people behind it. These moments will help preserve the history of a project that was several years in the making and required countless hours of collaboration, design development, engineering and manufacturing.
For Lazerian, the celebration represented a milestone. What started as a conversation about the future of Manchester Airport’s historic chandeliers has evolved into a major public artwork that now extends across the departures hall of Terminal 2. Inspired by clouds, rain and parachutes, Atmospheric reflections from the North combines hundreds of suspended elements to create a dynamic landscape of color and movement that welcomes passengers as they begin their journey.
The project was not limited to creating a sculpture. It was about honoring the history of Manchester Airport, preserving the memories associated with the original chandeliers and transforming those stories into something new for future generations to experience.
Standing beneath the completed installation alongside so many people who helped make it happen was a proud moment for everyone involved.
We would like to thank Manchester Airport, the entire project team and everyone who helped bring Atmospheric reflections from the North to life.
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