The amazing artwork measures six metres in diameter and features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface*. GAIA provides the opportunity to see our planet on this scale, floating in three-dimensions.
*The imagery for the artwork has been compiled from Visible Earth series, NASA.

The installation creates a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. Watch this great film about the phenomenon.

The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork may provide the viewer with a new perspective of our place on the planet; a sense that societies of the Earth are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility toward one another. After the lockdown, there has been a renewed respect for nature.

A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture. In Greek Mythology GAIA is the personification of the Earth.  Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres.

GAIA will be available to view from 6-28 November 2021 and a full programme of events and how you can visit will be announced here soon, so please check back shortly. 

Luke Jerram

Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large scale public artworks.  Learn more here.

We are proud to present GAIA by Luke Jerram in partnership with Appetite.

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