01/09/2026
The lantern is a global symbol for guidance, hope, rebirth, spiritual protection, sanctuary, and often represents the inner light of self, community, family and ancestry. The Lantern art installation, Light in the Dark, is a beautiful way to bring people together to reflect on the past, present, and future as an individual and as a community. As native Ohioans we understand how brutal the winters can be, and to celebrate with light through a co-created community Lantern project that can be viewed by the public during the months of November, December, and January creates space for peace, joy, reflection, individuality, community, and to honor the resiliency of the human spirit.
Light in the Dark is a co-created art installation by the people of Coshocton, Pomerene Center for the Arts, and OBLSK Interactive, and consists of 30 hand dyed and constructed lanterns that hang and glow vibrant colors while projecting a pathway of patterns onto the ground below at the Pomerene Center for the Arts. Each lantern is hand made and unique, made by a member of the Coshocton community and glows different colors and projects different patterns. In many cultures patterns are used to depict tribes, families, and individuals. When the 30 lanterns glow together their patterns represent a community in Coshoctan. The Lanterns are made from biodegradable materials. Small Wonders make great strides.
Light in the Dark is on display at the Pomerene Center for the Arts until January 30th.
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Thank you to:
Coshocton Cafe Connections
LLC.
Coshocton Tribune
The Families of Coshocton
OBLSK Artists:
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Pelham Johnston
