Giant globe to be displayed at Manx church

The installation will be on display in Douglas for three weeks

A giant illuminated globe depicting the Earth from space is set to be put on display in a Manx church later this month.

The Gaia art installation by Luke Jerram, which also features a bespoke soundtrack, will be placed in the nave of St Thomas' Church in Douglas between 20 April and 12 May.

The exhibition, which coincides with Earth Day on 22 April, will be accompanied by a programme of events and workshops.

Reverend Liz Hull said she hoped the installation would "inspire us all to take seriously the challenge of the climate crisis and to reflect on how we can live differently".

The artwork, which is 20ft (6m) in diameter and has been based on detailed NASA imagery, has previously been on display around the world including Hong Kong, London, Australia and Jersey.

'Climate crisis'

The installation, which has been supported by Net Zero Isle of Man, the Isle of Man Arts Council and and energy company Orsted, will be accompanied by a piece of music by award-winning composer Dan Jones.

It was created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council.

Ms Hull said it was a "privilege" for the church to host the exhibition.

"We hope that Gaia will inspire us all to take seriously the challenge of climate crisis and to reflect on how we can live differently so that future generations may enjoy the abundance we so easily take for granted," she added.

Daytime viewings of the sculpture will be free but must be booked in advance.