The projects for preparing a new edition of The Light of Images Foundation are already under way, and last March Mr. Roc Gregori i Aznar, Undersecretary of Tourism and Ms. Carmina Nacher, Undersecretary of the Autonomous Authority Ministry for Culture and Education, were at Alicante's Introturística fair to present the new stand for The Light of Images, which will have the city of Orihuela as its venue from January 2003.

Notes on the new exhibition:


THE LIGHT OF IMAGES OF ORIHUELA

The promotion work for The Light of Images of Orihuela goes on with its philosophy of conveying the essence of the exhibition through the reproduction of some of its most significant settings, through simple harmoniously-combined items which define the spirit of the Orihuela exhibition. If the stand of the Segorbe exhibition was characterised by a more enclosed, intimate and sober design, the promotional image of Orihuela's Light of Images identifies the city as an open space, sparkling in the light of the sun and the Mediterranean.

The stand represents a renaissance cloister. The arcades evoke the cloister of Santo Domingo, emblem of the city. The most outstanding part is doubtlessly the bell tower, inspired in the gothic tower of the church of Santas Justa y Rufina, which speaks for the spectacular nature of the five architectural settings to house the exhibition: the church of Santiago, church of Santas Justa y Rufina, convent of Santo Domingo, Bishops' Palace and El Salvador cathedral. The floor, built with the most innovative materials, portrays the paving of large stone slabs and brings to mind the cloister of Santo Domingo. Furthermore, as an example of the fixed items that can be seen at the exhibition, the stand reproduces an image of the altarpiece entitled "The Holy Family with two Saints", a work by Antonio Villanueva which is kept in San Juan de Alicante. One can also see images of details of items from the exhibition. A video will give an idea of the different exhibition venues in images.

The stand is characterised by its adaptability to the different spaces, providing numerous alternatives for setting up the items and transporting these easily. The stand consists of fixed panels, adapting to the exhibition requirements, and of decorative elements. The predominant material is wood, ideal through being durable and light. The prevalent tones in the stand are sand and maroon. The first, associated with Mediterranean luminosity; the second, similar to the corporate colour of The Light of Images. The versatility of the promotional design of The Light of Images of Orihuela is reflected at Alicante's Intraturística Fair, at which the conditions of the premises have meant the exhibition's stand has had to adapt to the spaces available.

The presence of The Light of Images of Orihuela at Alicante tourism fair means the start of a tourist promotion work of the sacred art exhibition which will be got under way early next year in Orihuela, chief city of the Vega Baja, and which will cover the artistic expressions in the Orihuela-Alicante diocese. The Valencian Community Light of Images Foundation will participate in the most important national tourism trade fairs to promote the Orihuela event. The stand of The Light of Images in Orihuela will be exhibited at national tourist events such as the ones in Barcelona, Bilbao, Saragossa or FITUR, as well as in the main tourist trade fairs in the Valencian community.