Gaia Installation - Opening Reception
“UK artist Luke Jerram is bringing his touring artwork, Gaia, to the Cathedral for a highly anticipated fall run. Measuring 23 feet in diameter, the massive installation features incredibly detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. It will be completely suspended in the Cathed”
“Luke Jerram’s giant, NASA-imagery-based globe artwork, offering a unique perspective of Earth.”
In honor of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s passing, the Cathedral is welcoming Gaia, a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring 23 feet in diameter and featuring detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface, this rotating installation will be suspended in the Cathedral nave, offering a
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three-dimensional view of the planet floating in space.Special Guest Susanna Phillips, Cathedral Artist in Residence, will join the festivities performing Hope, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, also a Cathedral Artist in Residence. Ms. Phillips will be accompanied by Jon Runion, Cathedral Organ Scholar.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
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