HELIOS - By Luke Jerram


I got “sent to Coventry”, home of Coventry Market all kinds of everything something for everyone etc. 
but as much as I’m sure the lady who sells rugs is very nice I’m not here for that lol.

I visited the  @nationaltrustcharity  Charterhouse in Coventry to see artist  @lukejerram7742 's Helios installation on display in the properties beautiful landscaped gardens.
We begin our look at the work with a wide shot showing bees collecting pollen and visitors young and old enjoying the gardens, further along the garden path and two visitors are challenging themselves to complete a maze made from bricks in the lawns. Getting closer now we see the Charterhouse itself with it`s mishmash of styles people are picnicking and enjoying the good weather with Helios looming behind. Now up close to the art work we find a glass model of the earth made in scale to the sun, giving a true perspective of the size of the sun itself. Looming high above the fiery giant really is the star of the show. We take a step back to find a family picnic taking place under an apple tree before the relaxing sound of the fountain is heard again Helios ever present in the back of the frame. Next we see a Harp player and singer pf traditional Indian music entertain the crowds with music on the theme of Sun, Moon and the stars