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The Happiness Sum

By  Gemma Wood 2019
A fun interactive light art, with neon and UV acrylic. What makes you Happy? and by how much? Answer the 7 questions about your activity, (first created by philosopher Jeremy Bentham) and you will find its happiness score. Compare your answers with other peoples ideas of happiness inducing activities. Commissioned by Light Night Leeds, Light Up Lancaster and Lightwaves Salford Quays for the Shine programme.

photography by Quaysculture

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