Alex Smoke: A Light Beyond

A Light Beyond by Alex Smoke is a collaboration based around the simple idea of light appearing out of darkness. Working with photographer Finlay Mackay, one of Scotland’s most prolific, ambitious and versatile image-makers, this calming, at times majestic work is an evocative escape – a soothing sonic spiral that circles through light and dark, day and night like the changing of the

Sonic Bites is a sensory series of bite-sized audiovisual experiences thatinvigorate and inspire.

Since launching in 2020, Sonic Bites has supported 40 artists, including fivenew commissions alongside rare content from Cryptic’s archive. Each piecewas created originally for screen – pushing beyond traditional performancerecordings to explore fresh, imaginative ways of experiencing music and visualart in the digital space.


Content Warning: This film includes fireworks and bright flashing lights.(9:30mins)