Located in our Gallery until July 2022, Scintillating Birch Forest was created by Stroud based artist, Jack Wimperis as part of ‘Landmark’ – the new Sky Arts programme. Jack is passionate about the importance of trees, not only for the environment but also for health and wellbeing.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SCULPTURE?
The 2.5m cubic light and sound sculpture invokes emotions and invites the visitor to take some time out of their busy lives, forget about the world and take some time out for themselves, by taking them to a different place through this meditative and thought invoking illumination.
It consists of 25 tubular plastic 'Birch' trunks, with 7,500 individually addressable LED lights. The sculpture has a 30 minute bespoke audio and 3D lighting program. It was a maquette for a 5m3, stainless steel interactive public art space.
WHAT IS ‘LANDMARK’?
The Birch Forest was created as part of ‘Landmark’ a new Sky Arts series featuring artists from across the country creating a sculpture in a competition. The winning artist creates a larger scale installation to be displayed in Coventry later this year.
To read more about the series and the artists from the South of England, click the button below.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JACK?
“I’m Jack Wimperis and I make things with Light.
Sculptures, environments, experiences... things.
Light, and Things.
I do these things on commission, in collaboration or on a whim.
My things can sometimes be hired, or even bought outright (to a good home!).
I’m always interested in any chance to make things, as long as those things will bring light and joy to people.”
Check out Jack’s website and social media channels.
WANT TO VISIT?
Scintillating Birch Forest will be on display in our Gallery, on level 2, until July 2022.
Opening Times
Mon – Sat
09:00 – 21:00
During film screenings the audio will be lowered or muted, so if you would like to see the sculpture in all it’s glory, check out our cinema listings before your visit.