Following the exhibition of Luke Jerram’s Fallen Moon in the Bridgwater Docks, which attracted numerous visitors to Bridgwater, the town council have announced they are pleased to continue their close working relationship with Luke and his team. They have now announced a new project with the renowned artist. Luke Jerram’s “Gaia” will be in residence at Bridgwater Town Hall from 3 November 2025 for three weeks.
Gaia is a seven-meter diameter replica of Earth, created using detailed NASA imagery of the planet’s surface by UK artist Luke Jerram. The artwork aims to evoke the “Overview Effect,” a phenomenon experienced by astronauts who view Earth from space, often resulting in a profound sense of awe and a deeper understanding of the planet’s fragility and interconnectedness. Cllr Irena Hubble said “I am delighted to hear we are continuing to collaborate with Luke Jerram.
The 'Fallen Moon' project exceeded expectations for the Docks area. Families flocked to the event discovering the area as well as the project. “The work with local schools also reaped dividends, so now to have 'Gaia' another one of Luke's works in the Town Hall will be an added bonus for the town.
We look forward to welcoming both residents and visitors to experience this extraordinary artwork.” Luke Jerram said: “I am delighted that my partnership with Bridgwater will be continuing forward into 2025. I hope that Gaia in the newly refurbished Town Hall will be an exciting cultural event .