A large reflective stainless steel sphere with detailed lunar surface craters sits in a European plaza. A toddler reaches up toward it while an adult points at its surface.
A woman touches a large reflective stainless steel moon sculpture on a white pedestal at night, its cratered surface gleaming under artificial light at an outdoor display.
A large reflective stainless steel moon sculpture with detailed crater textures sits in a public square fountain, with an adult and child reaching toward it. Classical buildings visible behind.
A visitor examines a large reflective stainless steel Moon sculpture displayed on a white pedestal in an ornate historic library room with gilded frames, antique telescopes, and old books.
Two workers in a workshop polish and finish a large spherical stainless steel moon sculpture, approximately 2 meters in diameter, with detailed crater textures covering its surface.
A hand touches a reflective stainless steel sculpture of the Moon, approximately 1 meter in diameter, showing detailed craters and surface topology based on NASA data.
A mock-up of a large reflective stainless steel sphere resembling the Moon, with detailed crater textures, displayed on a grass mound with stone edging in a Mediterranean garden setting.
The artist Luke Jerram wearing a light blue shirt touches a reflective stainless steel sphere approximately one metre in diameter, featuring detailed lunar surface craters, displayed on a white cylindrical plinth.
The artist Luke Jerram wearing a blue shirt touches a reflective stainless steel sculpture of the Moon, approximately 1 meter in diameter, mounted on a cylindrical pedestal. The polished surface shows detailed craters and topography.
A reflective stainless steel sphere approximately 1 meter in diameter depicting the Moon's cratered surface, mounted on a white pedestal in a dimly lit gallery space with a person standing nearby.
A reflective stainless steel moon sculpture with detailed crater textures in the foreground, with a white marble bust of Charles Darwin visible in the background at the Royal Society, London.
A detailed stainless steel sculpture of the Moon's surface showing craters, valleys, and mountains, with reflective mirror finish catching surrounding light and environment.

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Mirror Moon

Acting as a ‘cultural mirror’ to society, the moon has always inspired humanity, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of all people around the world. Over centuries the moon has been interpreted as a god and as a planet. It has been used as a timekeeper, calendar and been a source of light to aid night time navigation. Throughout history the moon has inspired artists, poets, scientists, writers, and musicians the world over.

Just as the Moon in the sky reflects humanity’s understanding, our hopes and dreams, so Mirror Moon reflects the exhibition space it occupies.

Made in stainless steel, using accurate NASA topographic information of the moon’s surface, Mirror Moon allows the public to feel and touch every crater, valley and mountain. As well as allowing everyone to explore the Moon visually and through touch, this artwork will also be great for those in our society who are visually impaired. Created in different sizes, a 2 metre version has just been installed for permanent display at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.

https://vimeo.com/1201188610/e9c94f594c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

The silver moon light, the delicate crescent following the setting sun and the mysterious dark side of the moon has evoked passion and exploration. Different cultures around the world have their own historical, cultural, scientific and religious relationships to the moon. And yet somehow, despite these differences, the moon connects us all.

Acquisitions

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, have commissioned a 2 metre diameter Mirror Moon which is now on display here in London.

The smaller 1 metre diameter artwork was initially presented at the Royal Society in London in 2024 and then subsequently acquired by a major museum in the UK (details TBA). Another edition was then put on permanent display at COSMOS, St. Martins, Isles of Scilly.

https://youtu.be/bXg0K1QRgCk

Limited Edition Mini Mirror Moon

Limited edition Mini Mirror Moons (20cm diameter) made in stainless steel from NASA topographic data, are now available for sale here through Royal Museums Greenwich.

https://youtu.be/0LqbTa6L2I8

With thanks to
NASA, Bristol Digital Futures Institute, Knowle West Media Centre.

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