Luke Jerram
Photo by Christopher Jones
Luke Jerram (b. 1974) designs artworks that deliver an experience to unusual perceptual territories. In 2000 Jerram taught in war-torn Mostar, Bosnia and he continues to teach and lecture both in the UK and abroad. In 2006 he was presented a Drawing Inspiration Award for his workshops with young people.
Jerram's recent work includes Sky Orchestra that involves lifting people into the creative space on the edge of sleep using surround sound played from hot air balloons flown over a city at dawn. Sky Orchestra launched the Sydney Festival in January 2007, and was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Fierce Festival to fly over Stratford-upon-Avon for the Complete Works Festival, June 2006. Whilst Retinal Memory Volume a sculpture work using retinal after images
As well as the Clark Bursary, he has previously been awarded a NESTA fellowship and completed an AHRC Arts and Science Fellowship at UWE. He is currently the artist in residence at FACT, Liverpool for European Capital of Culture 2008 where he is developing a number of projects.
For further on Luke and his work visit: lukejerram.com
