MUSEUM OF THE MOON
November 2023 | Larnaca | Part of Larnaca Biennale 2023
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Once In a Blue Moon and Wonderdots joined forces to literally bring the moon to the heart of the town. Mesmerizing in its own right, OIBM curated a special program of events, collaborating with local artists to create a unique experience. This gave both artists and audiences the opportunity to engage with this extraordinary, once-in-a-blue-moon spectacle.
THEATRE UNDER THE MOON
The Skini 8 team presented Nostalgia, a play born during the pandemic when the longing to return to familiar, safe places became overwhelming. To a family home, an old neighborhood, or the carefree days of childhood. From this yearning, Nostalgia emerged, now brought to life on stage through the story of two strangers who 'randomly' cross paths and step into each other's nostalgic worlds on a summer night by the sea.
Director: Achileas Grammatikopoulos
Text: Achileas Grammatikopoulos, Penny Finiri, Andreas Makris
Production Designer: Stavri Papa
Assistant Director & Coaching: Anthi Kasinou
Music Curation: Achileas Grammatikopoulos
On Stage: Penny Finiri, Andreas Makris
DANCE UNDER THE MOON
"Meet Up"
"Will you come? The moon is watching... It sees the soul, defining the mysterious aura of the night. It fills my solitude. If you don't believe it, look up high, and you will see. How many times have you wondered who else is looking at it at the same moment as you? Let's make a promise, you and I, to wait for each other in the same spot. What do you say? Will you come?"
Under the moonlight, dancer and choreographer Stavri Kalopetridou performed a poignant solo act, accompanied by musician Emili Tsianou. Through their personal interpretations, the performance evoked those fleeting moments when the soul feels liberated, and under the moon’s watchful gaze, the body seems small—caught between oblivion and hope.
Concept & Choreography: Stavri Kalopetridou
Music Composer/Musician/Vocals: Emili Tsianou
Assistant Choreographer: Polina Stamboli
Dancer: Stavri Kalopetridou
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF THE MOON
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.
Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it travels from place to place, it will gather new musical compositions and an ongoing collection of personal responses, stories and mythologies, as well as highlighting the latest moon science.
The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Each venue also programmes their own series of lunar inspired events beneath the moon.
Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large-scale public artworks.
More information can be found at: my-moon.org
Co-commissioned by a number of creative organisations brought together by Luke Jerram and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. These include: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Brighton Festival, Without Walls, Cork Midsummer Festival, We The Curious, Lakes Alive, Provincial Domain Dommelhof, Les Tombées de la Nuit, Rennes and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The artwork has also been created in partnership with the UK Space Agency, University of Bristol and The Association for Science and Discovery Centres.
November 2023 | Larnaca | Part of Larnaca Biennale 2023
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Once In a Blue Moon and Wonderdots joined forces to literally bring the moon to the heart of the town. Mesmerizing in its own right, OIBM curated a special program of events, collaborating with local artists to create a unique experience. This gave both artists and audiences the opportunity to engage with this extraordinary, once-in-a-blue-moon spectacle.
THEATRE UNDER THE MOON
The Skini 8 team presented Nostalgia, a play born during the pandemic when the longing to return to familiar, safe places became overwhelming. To a family home, an old neighborhood, or the carefree days of childhood. From this yearning, Nostalgia emerged, now brought to life on stage through the story of two strangers who 'randomly' cross paths and step into each other's nostalgic worlds on a summer night by the sea.
Director: Achileas Grammatikopoulos
Text: Achileas Grammatikopoulos, Penny Finiri, Andreas Makris
Production Designer: Stavri Papa
Assistant Director & Coaching: Anthi Kasinou
Music Curation: Achileas Grammatikopoulos
On Stage: Penny Finiri, Andreas Makris
DANCE UNDER THE MOON
"Meet Up"
"Will you come? The moon is watching... It sees the soul, defining the mysterious aura of the night. It fills my solitude. If you don't believe it, look up high, and you will see. How many times have you wondered who else is looking at it at the same moment as you? Let's make a promise, you and I, to wait for each other in the same spot. What do you say? Will you come?"
Under the moonlight, dancer and choreographer Stavri Kalopetridou performed a poignant solo act, accompanied by musician Emili Tsianou. Through their personal interpretations, the performance evoked those fleeting moments when the soul feels liberated, and under the moon’s watchful gaze, the body seems small—caught between oblivion and hope.
Concept & Choreography: Stavri Kalopetridou
Music Composer/Musician/Vocals: Emili Tsianou
Assistant Choreographer: Polina Stamboli
Dancer: Stavri Kalopetridou
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF THE MOON
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.
Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it travels from place to place, it will gather new musical compositions and an ongoing collection of personal responses, stories and mythologies, as well as highlighting the latest moon science.
The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Each venue also programmes their own series of lunar inspired events beneath the moon.
Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large-scale public artworks.
More information can be found at: my-moon.org
Co-commissioned by a number of creative organisations brought together by Luke Jerram and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. These include: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Brighton Festival, Without Walls, Cork Midsummer Festival, We The Curious, Lakes Alive, Provincial Domain Dommelhof, Les Tombées de la Nuit, Rennes and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The artwork has also been created in partnership with the UK Space Agency, University of Bristol and The Association for Science and Discovery Centres.