Keeping the light

Keeping the Light captures one of Halifax’s most recognizable waterfront art installations in a rare moment of absolute stillness. Designed by artists Chris Hanson & Hendrika Sonnenberg, this glowing lamp post sculpture stands as a playful but powerful symbol of the city’s character — resilient, warm, and unshaken by the elements. 

Photographed at the beginning of a snowstorm, the boardwalk is untouched and silent. The lamp’s warm glow spills across fresh snow, holding space against the deep blue of an approaching winter morning. With Georges Island resting quietly in the distance, this image becomes a portrait of Halifax at its most honest: art, weather, water, and light working together. 

Perfect for anyone who loves the real Halifax — the one that shows up in every season and keeps shining anyway.