UK - London - Canary Wharf - Winter Lights 01_5008109
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A photo of the 7m diameter 'Gaia' art installation as seen at the Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival. I saw it last Autumn installed in Southwark Cathedral so seeing it floating on one of the docks made for an interesting contrast.
More info and touring dates for Gaia here : my-earth.org/tour-dates/
From the website, "Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface* the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions.
The installation aims to create 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.
The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. In light of the 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."
© D.Godliman
UK - London - Canary Wharf - Winter Lights 01_5008109
My Website : Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : Photocrowd
A photo of the 7m diameter 'Gaia' art installation as seen at the Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival. I saw it last Autumn installed in Southwark Cathedral so seeing it floating on one of the docks made for an interesting contrast.
More info and touring dates for Gaia here : my-earth.org/tour-dates/
From the website, "Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface* the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions.
The installation aims to create 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.
The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. In light of the 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."
© D.Godliman