The planet Mars is coming to Dorchester
The county town is one of the first places in the country to show the latest work by Luke Jerram
Dorchester will be one of the first places in the country to display a recreation of the planet Mars.
The depiction of the red planet will measure 7 meters in diameter and is the work of artist Luke Jerram.
The exhibition will be open daily from Tuesday 8 until the 15 March at Dorchester’s Corn Exchange. Admission is free and there is no need to book.
Luke Jerram last brought his artwork to Dorchester in July 2019 when over 9,000 Dorchester residents marvelled at the Museum of the Moon and took part in a spectacular weekend of celebrations led by Dorchester Arts and Dorchester Town Council to mark 50 years since the first man walked on the moon.
Dorchester Arts Artistic Director Mark Tattersall commented “Mars gives the residents of Dorchester an amazing opportunity to view our nearest planetary neighbour up close and in perfect detail. In addition, a programme of events will allow schools and the local community to draw, dance, play and listen to music in the warm glow of the red planet.”
The installation is accompanied by a surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones.