More than 13,000 people visited the illuminated Earth artwork, Gaia, that has been on the Isle of Man as part of a world tour.
The six-metre diameter artwork ‘Gaia’ by Luke Jerram was on display at St Thomas’ Church in Douglas for three weeks.
Visitors were encouraged to reflect on how humans treat the planet whilst gazing at the spinning artwork and listening to the accompanying 29-minute composition.
Gaia
During its stay the church played host to a number of special events, including concerts with local musicians and choirs, a workshop with Ali Hodgson, Biopshere Artist in Residence, and a screening of ‘Wildlife Remembered’ with the Manx Wildlife Trust.
A series of ‘Climate Change Cafés’ were also held to provide a quiet and friendly space for people to share their feelings about the climate emergency, with all visitors to Gaia encouraged to make a pledge to commit to living more sustainably.
The visiting exhibit was a partnership by Net Zero Isle of Man, the Isle of Man Arts Council and headline sponsors Ørsted, and meets a key deliverable action in the Climate Change Plan 2022–2027.
St Thomas’ Church
Reverend Liz Hull from St Thomas’ Church said: ‘It’s been fantastic welcoming so many people into the Church. We have had the help of over 40 volunteers, some from church and environmental backgrounds.
‘We’ve also had many school visits and children through who have written some really poignant things about the Earth. It’s their heritage we need to protect.’
The Church welcomed visits by local schoolchildren and over 850 pupils arranged special group visits.
For further information about climate action, visit the Net Zero website.
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