Spend a lunch hour with Earth | Gaia, the awe-inspiring touring Earth artwork by Luke Jerram | May 2024
08 May 12:15 PM
St Thomas’ Church , Finch Rd , Douglas
About this event
MARKING EARTH DAY ON THE ISLE OF MAN, SEE THE PLANET AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.
Gaia, the iconic giant illuminated globe installation by UK artist Luke Jerram is coming to St Thomas' Church in Douglas.
Measuring six metres in diameter, Gaia is an internally-lit sphere, 2.1 million times smaller than the real Earth. It has been recreated from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface and each centimetre of the sculpture represents 21km of our planet.
A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning Composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture.
This is a unique chance to see our precious planet at this scale, rotating in three-dimensions, framed inside St Thomas' magnificent archways and famed Nicholson murals.
The visit to the Isle of Man has been supported by a partnership of organisations including Net Zero Isle of Man, Isle of Man Arts Council, Ørsted and St Thomas' Church.
Gaia was created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. With supporting partners Culture Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.
The venue
Set just back from the seafront, St. Thomas' Church stands tall at the heart of Douglas in the city's Cultural Area.
When you get your tickets please take planet-friendly transport where possible - walk, wheel or take public transport. St Thomas' is located on Finch Road. The nearest bus stop is at the Cultural Area/Gaiety Theatre and is served by 1, 2, 11 and 12 bus services on the promenade. The venue is a 1-minute walk from this bus stop. Cycle parking is also located in the Cultural Area. The venue is an 11-minute walk from the main Lord Street Bus Station. To view routes and timetables visit Bus Vannin.
Entry will be via the double-door entrance on Finch Road. Ramp access is available. The nearest public toilet facilities are at Chester Street or the Villa Marina Arcade. In the evening please use the facilities at the Villa Marina.
Book your free ticket here .
Donations are welcome to St Thomas’ Church.