See the Earth in a whole new way in this spectacular and eerily beautiful installation by Luke Jerram, presented with the support of Belvelly Castle at St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh. Named for Gaia, the personification of the Earth in Greek mythology, and measuring seven metres in diameter, this floating sculpture features spectacularly high resolution imagery of the Earth’s surface provided by NASA, providing the opportunity to see our planet closer to its true scale, floating in three-dimensions, alongside a specially made composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones. Mesmerising, thought- provoking and not to be missed.

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, including Museum Of The Moon which was installed in CIT as part of Cork Midsummer Festival 2017. 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.

“I’m delighted that, together with Cork Midsummer Festival, we have been able to secure Luke Jerram’s world famous Gaia art installation for Cobh. A huge thank you to everyone at St Colman’s Cathedral for agreeing to host the event. Not only will Gaia be hugely impressive but to see it floating in St Colman’s Cathedral will be awe inspiring. I hope the Cobh community will enjoy it and that it gives many others yet another reason to visit the town.”
- Garry Wilson, Belvelly Castle

"On behalf of the Parish of Cobh and the Diocese of Cloyne I thank Garry Wilson for the opportunity and gift of Luke Jerram's work of art to renew our appreciation of the Earth as our "Common Home" (Pope Francis' Laudato Si 2015). The creativity of the artist offers all who will visit a new understanding of the fragile nature of our common home and deepen our commitment to cherishing it and respecting its rhythms."
- Bishop Crean

Created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot Festival and The UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. With supporting partners Culture Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.

www.corkmidsummer.com/whats-on/gaia

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