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Spectacular recreation of Mars lands in Bristol
Luke Jerram’s latest piece of art is to go on display in Bristol to the public for the first time.
The acclaimed Paintworks-based artist has revealed that the seven-metre sculpture of Mars will be available to view at Wills Memorial Building from July 31.
Jerram’s work often has a strong space theme and his pieces include giant sculptures of the moon and the Earth. Mars is the most recent creation in this series.
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The artwork uses NASA imagery in order to capture the planet in forensic detail, with each centimetre of the internally-lit sculpture representing 10 kilometres of the surface of Mars.
Jerram, who is also behind pieces such as the Park Street water slide, said: “This will be the first time I’ll have presented Mars slowly revolving. So I’m excited to see how this movement gives life to the sculpture.
“It’s a great pleasure to bring this new work to Bristol and the Great Hall of the Wills Building is such a great venue. I’m sure all the geologists and astronomers at the university will be excited to see Mars up close.”
Judith Squires, University of Bristol deputy vice-chancellor and provost said: “After a really challenging year we wanted to do something special for our staff and students.”
For more information about the exhibit and to book tickets, please visit www.bristol.ac.uk/events/city/mars-at-bristol-uni/
Main photo of Luke Jerram’s Mars sculpture at the Natural History Museum – photo courtesy of Bristol University
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