Breathtaking illuminated sculpture of the Sun to go on show at The Alternate

Lauren Deere, Interim Director of Public and Cultural Engagement on the University of Birmingham, mentioned: “We are so excited to be bringing Helios to Birmingham and Midlands audiences for free next Spring. Luke is a wonderful artist who brings art and science together in a way that makes them not only accessible but also beautiful, encouraging the public to engage with the sciences. The sculpture will allow audiences to see the Sun up close, whilst our exhibition will allow them to know it. The experience will truly be out of this world.”

Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary observe includes the creation of sculptures, installations and stay artwork tasks. Living within the UK however working internationally since 1997, Luke has created quite a lot of extraordinary artwork tasks which have excited and impressed individuals around the globe. His artworks usually mix arts, science and engineering, with lots of his newest works, together with Gaia, Oil Fountain, Inhale, and Tipping Point, drawing consideration to planetary well being.

Artist Luke Jerram mentioned: “I’m thrilled the University of Birmingham has acquired the paintings. It could be very harmful to take a look at the Sun straight as it will possibly harm our eyesight, so Helios offers a protected alternative for the general public to stand up near and examine its terribly detailed floor.”