Designing Stories
Our projects range from a wide variety of art and design processes. Our main focus is to create pieces that can give heart and soul to the space using the medium of art and design.
The narrative of a project is usually a representation of the history and culture of the area and place. We aim to make this unique and site specific. Our creative process combines traditional handcraft techniques combined with computer based design techniques.
Projects with a largely positive social impact are extremely important to Lazerian. It’s important to spot opportunities to make something that no one else has created, to challenge the norm, be curious and passionate but at the same time solve problems.
Atmospheric Reflections of the North
Atmospheric Reflections of the North is a permanent public art installation by Liam Hopkins and Lazerian for Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2. Reimagining the airport’s iconic 1962 chandeliers, the artwork transforms original Murano glass droplets into hundreds of suspended parachute-inspired forms that celebrate Manchester’s aviation heritage, the city’s skies and the spirit of travel. The installation combines sustainability, storytelling and craftsmanship to create a striking new landmark for millions of passengers each year.
Centre of Possibility (FA COP 26)
Centre of Possibility (FA COP 26) is an interactive installation by Liam Hopkins and Lazerian, created for The FA’s Art of Possibility exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. Made from reclaimed Wembley Stadium goal nets, the artwork invites visitors to participate in a game of chance and reflection, exploring themes of opportunity, ambition and possibility. By transforming materials from one of football’s most iconic venues, the installation celebrates the moments, decisions and dreams that shape our journeys.
Cathedral of Sound
Cathedral of Sound is an immersive public art installation by Lazerian, created for Manchester’s Music for the Senses trail. Constructed from hundreds of donated guitars, the artwork forms a striking sanctuary where music, memory and community come together. Inspired by the city’s rich musical heritage, the installation invites visitors to pause, reflect and experience sound, creativity and connection in a unique and atmospheric way.
Hiding In Plain Sight
Hiding in Plain Sight is a public art installation by Lazerian created for the Strike Out Snakebite campaign. Featuring five large-scale snake sculptures made from recycled flip-flops, the project raises awareness of snakebite envenoming—one of the world’s most overlooked tropical diseases—through powerful storytelling, sustainability and striking visual impact.
Stalybridge Brass Band
Lazerian’s collaboration with Stalybridge Old Band, the world’s oldest civilian brass band, celebrates the group’s legacy through a community-driven sculpture made from donated instruments. Blending design with heritage, the project honors local identity and keeps the band’s cultural significance alive for future generations
Stellar Waves
Stellar Waves is a kinetic light sculpture unveiled at Lightwaves 2024 in Salford Quays. Inspired by space exploration, spacetime, and sound waves, the installation features a glowing sphere that rises and falls, sending ripples through surrounding rings. This slow, rhythmic motion contrasts with fast-paced digital art, encouraging quiet reflection. Anchored by rocks and lit with neon, Stellar Waves explores gravity, time, and our connection to unseen cosmic forces.
Mans Best Reassembled Friend
Man’s Best Reassembled Friend is a sculptural tribute to the bond between humans and dogs, created from repurposed materials like old electronics, footballs, and street signs. Blending playfulness with sustainability, the piece highlights themes of companionship, reuse, and the merging of technology with everyday life
1520
1520 is a kinetic sculpture by Lazerian’s Liam Hopkins and Daren Newman, celebrating breakdancing’s Olympic debut. Inspired by iconic footwear and street culture, the avian-shaped artwork moves fluidly, capturing the dynamic spirit and urban roots of breakdance.
Dragons Lair
“Dragon’s Lair” at Chirk Castle, a captivating art installation by the National Trust, features a mystical wireframe dragon sculpture, draped in green fabric and illuminated from within, enticing visitors to marvel at its enchanting presence.
Echoes of Life
Tasked with creating a captivating centerpiece for Prana, Altrincham’s newest cocktail venue, a trio of kinetic sculpture art pieces varying in size and shape were strategically designed to operate within the premises, evoking awe and capturing attention.
HMT Empire Windrush- Boat sculpture for Black History Month
“Life We Hold: A Tribute to Black Britain” is a monumental wireframe sculpture commemorating the HMT Empire Windrush and celebrating Black contributions to British society, engaging viewers in a dialogue about unity and resilience
Recover E – electronic waste car: 1:1 moving replica of a Formula E racing car
Lazerian and Envision Racing’s transformative project ingeniously created a fully functional Gen 3 racing car solely from e-waste, challenging preconceptions and promoting the potential of sustainable innovation, envisioning a future where discarded electronic waste drives cutting-edge mobility.
Smouldering Head
“Smouldering Head” is a sculptural installation created for Sanofi’s Ectrims exhibition to illustrate the early stages of Multiple Sclerosis and the discovery of Smouldering Disease
Message in a Bottle
A layered and multi-dimensional piece, Message in a Bottle represents the circular economy and encourages thoughtful discussion on our impact and the future of the environment. In celebration of Earth Day this immersive and evolving sculpture will be in Borough Yards in London SE1 from 24th April for two weeks
Recover E : Mini Formula E Envision racing car
Lazerian and Envision Racing’s Recover E competition invites young innovators to join their Race Against Climate Change, raising awareness about the millions of tonnes of discarded electrical products that could support a greener future
Lightning Bolt
A lightning bolt art sculpture designed and made using neon tubing was created as part of an international pharmaceutical campaign for Astella to promote their new wonderdrug Xtandis
Spirit of Place installation
Lazerian and Daren Newman collaborated to create “Spirit of Place,” a bespoke typography art piece for Manchester’s Sky Garden at Castlefield Viaduct, now showcased in the National Trust’s renovated sky park.
Visual
Visual, a metal sculpture representing “Visual” in British Sign Language, was commissioned by the National Lottery: Good Causes, People Portraits to honor deaf producer, rapper, and performer Signkid (Kevin Walker)
Calico
Lazerian’s Calico project, inspired by the building’s rich history, includes designing and manufacturing the reception area, stairs, planters, and stools for Manchester’s new home for creative enterprise.
Celebration of Polar Bears
A Celebration of Polar Bears is a seasonal festive exterior installation situated at Tony Wilson Building, First St in Central Manchester.
Recover E plastic car- 1:1 replica of a Formula E racing car
In collaboration with Envision Virgin Racing and Kids Against Plastic, Lazerian created a 1:1 replica of a Formula E car showcased at COP26 to highlight the impact of single-use plastics.
Shot
Shot, a unique chandelier by Lazerian in Moxy Chester’s reception, symbolizes the historical and cultural significance of the nearby shot tower, once used to produce lead ammunition
LAZERIAN SPACE
Lazerian Space, an immersive multi-sensory venture at 24-26 King St, Manchester, features six uniquely designed stations, each distinct in shape, size, and colour.
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Curiosity Killed the Cat, an evolving art sculpture by Lazerian for Wild in Art’s 50 Windows of Creativity, is displayed and sold at Lazerian’s King St retail space and online store.
Lines of Thought
An art installation for 53two, celebrates Manchester’s rich industrial history by drawing inspiration from the area’s once-thriving cotton trade.
Corona Paintborne series
Corona inspired artwork created using a sculptural 3D visual representation of the corona virus itself
#togetherband sustainable cardboard dome
A sustainably designed cardboard dome exhibited at Art Basel
Soundwaves
An amalgamation of sound, music and creativity is the inspiration and formation of this spectacular 3D interior piece.
Angel
This sustainable project united the community and promoted recycling awareness.
Erddig Hall
A seasonal specific exterior project for the National Trust resulted in a collection of wooden sculptural tree formations created using locally crafted sustainable birch ply
Weaver Bird
A heritage inspired creation created using a metal woven technique. This public art sculpture stands tall in Darwen Market Square
Frog interior
Interior shop fit for art led floristy studio Frog for their concession at Selfridges, Trafford Centre.
Maple Tree
A 40ft interior tree art sculpture for the foyer of 3 Hardman St in Spinningfields, Manchester.
Morpheus- Manchester Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
This 3D site specific exterior sculpture was displayed in the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in pride of place within the Manchester Garden
Bubble Dynamics- Cottonopolis
Commissioned by Japanese craft beer Asahi, this statement sculptural piece is displayed over the bar at Manchester bar/restaurant Cottonopolis.
Skoda Cardboard Car
Commissioned by SKODA to create a life size cardboard replica of the Karoq with added extras inside.
Seven Sisters
A series of public art exterior sculptures were created for the redevelopment of Winsford Town Park
Local Fish
4m Cod paper fish sculpture for Hull 2017 City of Culture and G.F Smith
Chromatogram
Art In Manufacturing series for The National Festival of Making in Blackburn
Purina Dog
3D paper dog model as part of an immersive AR experience for Purina as part of a marketing campaign in the USA
Polar Bear
Standing at 2.5m tall and 6m long the Manchester Polar Bear was designed and created from aluminium geometric shapes
Meantime
Created as the result of a challenge from leading Greenwich brewers- Meantime, the Hop-back bar stool was designed and made in 6 weeks using recycled brewing waste.
Made in Italy|Designed in Britain – Split dress
Split dress designed and created using innovative Alcantara material as part of Made in Italy|Designed in Britain fashion exhibition,
Flow
A piece of functional, public-realm furniture that takes its inspiration from the purity of human expression
Unique Edition Geralds-Paper dog art sculptures
Gerald the Lazerian dog. 19 limited edition unique designs from various international designers and artists.
Ping Pong!
A series of interior art sculptures that are part of a collection inspired and reflecting the world we live in at the time.
Cardboard Furniture- Honeycomb collection
A collection of sustainable cardboard furniture pieces. Designed and created using computer design techniques to form triangular columns
Pupa- Waste not Want it
A sustainable cardboard pod like structure created for the sanctuary of employees and visitors located in the Bloomberg offices in London.