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Luke Jerram's multidisciplinary arts practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live artworks. Living in the UK, but working internationally, Jerram creates art projects which excite and inspire people around the world.
Here is the latest news about his work…
Floating Earth
Co-commissioned by Light Night Wigan and Quays Culture in Salford, this giant 10m diameter Floating Earth has just been presented on Pennington Flash. On the water here from 19th-24th November, the artwork is next moving to Media City, Salford for presentation in the Light Waves exhibition 3-12th December.
The installation is presented with a surround sound composition by Dan Jones.
Read more about the artwork here.
Bridges, not Walls
This new temporary artwork has just been installed in Wales for the Eisteddfod in Llangollen and will be on display from July 9th – 4th August 2021. With support from the Welsh Government, this will be Luke’s first major commission for the country.
Of Earth and Sky
This great new film shows the impact of the artwork in Blackburn and Darwen for the Festival Of Making 2021. Find out more about this artwork here.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam is a touring temporary memorial made of hospital bedsheets, for the public to visit and remember all those we have lost from the COVID-19 pandemic. The artwork is also made in tribute to all the healthcare workers and volunteers who have been risking their lives during the crisis.
Presented in the open air and in windy locations, the structure allows the public to enter, contemplate and explore the artwork, whilst adhering to the rules of social distancing. The installation will also act as a space where events and ceremonies can be programmed to take place under the array of flags.
Find out more here.
Gaia on Tour
Gaia is now on tour to multiple venues around the world. The artwork was recently presented in Hull Minster with trees supplied by the Woodland Trust, which are being planted across the city afterwards as a legacy. Before this the artwork was was at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral for River Festival Liverpool and had over 200,000 visitors in just one month!
The slowly turning sculpture is presented with a specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones. The artwork also acts as a venue for related events to take place beneath the Earth.
