The Overview Effect is the name given to the profound sense of awe felt by astronauts as they ascend into space, look back at our home planet and realise what a wonderful, precious miracle it is that – in the midst of a dark, soundless vacuum with no other discernible signs of life – the Earth exists. Well now you can experience this for yourself…sort of.
Gaia by Luke Jerram has to be one of my all time favourite installations. It’s so simple and always so awe inspiring. Except this time. I don’t know why but this church just isn’t the right location. The globe was too close to the front doors, if it had been put to the other side it would have had a wonderful backdrop of the stained glass window.
The church itself is quite small and there just didn’t seem enough space. The pews under the globe, didn’t allow you to comfortably look up at it, without having to strain your neck.
There was supposed to be a soundtrack and some music accompanying the installation but the audio was so quiet, you couldn’t actually hear it. It’s a great idea but this time it just didn’t work for me.
If I hadn’t already been in the area and made the trek there, I would’ve been slightly disappointed.
Where: All Saints Church Notting Hill, Clydesdale Rd, London W11 1JS
Price: Free
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