The Christian Arts Trust was pleased to support Southwark Cathedral’s vision for Gaia, a striking installation by renowned artist Luke Jerram. This seven-metre globe, based on NASA imagery, floated above the nave, gently rotating in dim light. Accompanied by a haunting soundscape by BAFTA-winner Dan Jones, Gaia invited awe, stillness, and urgent reflection on creation and responsibility.
The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark, captured its theological depth:
“Focusing on the beauty of our planet and the wondrous nature of God’s good creation will help us move forward… God made all things good; it is we who have caused the damage.”
For a month, thousands—pilgrims, worshippers, and passersby—encountered Earth almost as astronauts do: fragile, suspended, interconnected. Gaia became a space of prayer, contemplation, and challenge, raising profound questions:
- How does faith shape our care for creation?
- What is our role as stewards of the Earth?
- How should Christians respond to the climate crisis?
Rooted in the Church of England’s commitment to sustainability Gaia was more than art. It was a sacred invitation—to wonder, to repent, and to act.
