Bristol based artist creates artificial forest fire installation to spark awareness of deforestation
The artwork will be on show at the University of Bristol in early October
A Bristol based artist is showcasing his 'Tipping Point' art installation next month in order to spark conversation about deforestation.
World-renowned artist, Luke Jerram has created the multi-sensory art installation with light, smoke and sound to emulate a forest fire.
In his first interview about the artwork, with us, he said:
"It involves the use of smoke, light and surround sound composition, by composer, Dan Jones to create an artificial forest fire which will be visually very dramatic and sound extraordinary."
"We're in the middle of a climate crisis and we really shouldn't be setting fire to forests at all we should be looking after them and growing more trees rather than cutting them down."
Mr Jerram partnered with the charity Make My Money Matter on the project. He said about the charity:
"A lot of the money that we put into banks goes into paying for deforestation without our support or knowledge. The charity's asking people to move their money away from the banks that are damaging the environment and move them into more ethical funds. I wanted to help with that.
"If we knew about it, we'd be very upset about it."
Mr Jerram goes on to say he wants people to "realise our money is being exploited in this way, in ways we don't approve of."
The installation will be on view at the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden between the 4-6 October.