Morning Sunrise

Lighting Designers | John Stewart and Christopher Wren

John A Stewart is thrilled to be working in his home town. Although late to discover the San Diego Botanical Gardens, John is happy to return for a second season of Lightscape. With a background in designing Lighting for Theatre that segued into broadcast, live events, music, sports and corporate productions John is very comfortable illuminating living creations of all types. When offered the chance to wander the SDBG at sunset and see what his lighting toolkit could add to natures abundance the only right answer was YES. Please enjoy the intersection of light, shadow and playful beauty that is Lightscape 23.

Christopher Wren has been creating and designing experiences for over 2 decades. His work includes dance, theater, concerts, and corporate production design in addition to his work with interactive light art installations. In 2010, he formed Keylight, Inc., a company dedicated to creating exceptional events for global audiences.

Christopher leverages his unique background in both conceptual design and technical management towards building bold, inspiring experiences with a consistent focus on a precise methodology in execution.

Significant production and lighting design projects include:
Illumination (2016-2020), Chicago Ideas Week (2014-2018), Ravinia Festival (2013-2017), Chi-town Rising (2016-2017), corporate events, and private parties featuring talent such as Sara Bareilles, John Legend, Leon Bridges, FUN, Stevie Wonder, Train and others.