Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

  The Cosby Yarnbomb returns after a one year break bigger and better than ever before, in 2026 were going on a trip around the world in 80 displays !. Like Willy Fogg we`ll be exactly right on time as our Journey takes us under the sea and across African plains for a walk on the wild side, yes that is a life sized giraffe in Cosby !. We also go interstellar as we fly through the solar system on a planet parade (can you spot any Aliens ?). a Chinese dragon , the terra-crochet army , Tulips from Amsterdam and a windmill, add to our globetrottingy trip. This film does not include all 80 displays (that would be a very long film) so a visit to the Yarnbomb itself is highly recommended Cosby Yarnbomb and Community Togetherness Day 2026 have been supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England ,Who along with Sponsors fund the costs of putting on the event, including performances, workshops and activities.

  Whats is "Gaia" ?, In Greek Mythology Gaia is the personification of the Earth.  The artist Luke Jerram returns to Leicester Cathedral in 2021 with Gaia, A touring artwork measuring seven metres in diameter and created from detailed NASA imagery of the planets surface, Gaia provides the opportunity to see our planet earth in three dimensions. The installation aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. In my film I try to capture the awe inspiring sight of the installation as it fills the cathedral gently rotating above visitors heads and surrounded by the centuries old cathedral with it columns and arches. At the time of exhibition the world is in a unprecedented position with various new "challenges" faced globally day to day,  Luke's work gives us a chance to reflect on this and evaluate our place in the universe and how we want to live our lives.