Seven-metre-wide artwork of Mars coming to Truro Cathedral
A seven-metre-wide artwork of Mars is coming to Truro Cathedral.
The piece, created by Luke Jerram, will be on display from October 13 to November 2, 2025.
The artwork, which is part of a UK-wide tour, follows on from his other astronomical pieces, Museum of the Moon and Gaia.
It features 120 dpi NASA imagery of the surface of the planet, with each centimetre representing 10 kilometres of the planet, and is accompanied by a sound composition by Dan Jones.
Mars by Luke Jerram. (Image: Ella Foster/ Exeter Cathedral)
Sean O'Neill, chief operating officer, said: "From the moment we had Gaia here, I hoped that we would be able to host Mars next.
"The red/orange hues of Mars will bring the soft Bath stone of the cathedral to life, especially during Mars by Night sessions."
Entry to Truro Cathedral will remain free throughout the installation during the day, with donations encouraged to enable the cathedral to continue to bring events such as Mars to the community of Cornwall.
The cathedral previously hosted Luke Jerram's Gaia artwork. (Image: James Kitto)
There will also be a range of ticketed events and activities accompanying the installation for people to enjoy, including the opportunity to ascend into the roof space and view Mars from an aerial perspective.
Reverend Simon Robinson, dean of Truro Cathedral, said: "It is very good to welcome Luke Jerram's great artwork Mars: War and Peace, particularly as we approach the season of Remembrance.
"This vast artwork provokes us to reflect on conflict, conflict perhaps in our communities and conflict on a worldwide scale.
"I am proud that Cornwall's great cathedral, a place of sacred space and common ground for us all is hosting this evocative work."
Artist Luke Jerram said: 'I am delighted to be invited to bring my artwork back to Truro Cathedral. "
He added that he hopes that "visitors will feel transported to the inhospitable desert wasteland of Mars".
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