- Credit: Amy Haynes & Exeter Cathedral
People will be able to experience the red planet like never before at Gloucester Cathedral this October, with the spectacular Mars: War and Peace artwork by Luke Jerram on display between 15 October – 3 November.
Encounter the wonders of Planet Mars within the sacred walls of Gloucester Cathedral at the exhibition of Mars: War and Peace. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the rotating artwork by artist Luke Jerram features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface. The exhibition provides visitors with an atmospheric experience not to be missed.
This incredible installation, which will be suspended from Gloucester Cathedral’s vast Nave ceiling, is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack from award winning composer Dan Jones. This composition features the sounds of seas, deserts, as well as echoes of distant bombing and people walking in the landscape – as if escaping war – to highlight injustice and the impact of armed conflict.
This will be Gloucester Cathedral’s third collaboration with Luke Jerram, having hosted other astronomical works including the Museum of the Moon and Gaia. Mars: War and Peace will be in the Nave of Gloucester Cathedral between 15 October – 3 November and will be free to view during daytime hours. The exhibition is sponsored by Willans LLP solicitors and Richmond Villages.
The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester said: “We are looking forward to hosting the Mars: War and Peace artwork by Luke Jerram this autumn. As this timely exhibition graces our sacred space, it not only reminds us of the beauty and mystery of God’s universe, but also provides us with the opportunity to reflect on the enduring hope for peace.
In the presence of this remarkable sculpture, we hope visitors will find the space to contemplate the injustices that are present all around us. We hope this artwork can help us in our Christian mission to work tirelessly for a just future for our communities and for the world.”
A packed programme of special activities and events will accompany the exhibition this autumn.