IN PICTURES: Floating Earth at Pennington Flash
The world premiere of Floating Earth by artist Luke Jerram - our photograph covered the launch event at Pennington Flash, Leigh, part of Light Night by Wigan Council and Quays Culture - It is able to be viewed from 19th November until 28th November 2021.
Alongside Floating Earth, there will be a two-day light trail at Wigan Pier which will allow visitors from the borough and beyond the opportunity to explore the canal, towpath and locks by following a trail of light installations between Chapel Lane Bridge and Wigan Pier.
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Internationally acclaimed Artist Luke Jerram aims to evoke the ‘overview effect’, first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
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The Mayor of Wigan Coun Yvonne Klieve and portfolio holder for culture Coun Chris Ready, right, at the launch event.
