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Bubbletecture draws 42,000 visitors

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42,000 people went to see the big bubbles on Jersey's Esplanade.

The giant artwork was at the International Finance Centre for just over a fortnight.

The installation of 8 metre-high iridescent orbs closed yesterday afternoon (14 September).

Bubbletecture, by internationally renowned artists Atelier Sisu, was brought to the island by ArtHouse Jersey,  sponsored by Butterfield as part of the Butterfield Public Arts Series and supported by venue hosts Jersey Development Company.

Thousands flocked to the IFC2 site to see the rainbow reflections created by the spheres.

There were also a series of performances and workshops with the bubbles as a backdrop, including five dance performances of a brand new work from Ballet d’Jerri x Jamaal Burkmar.

Other events included yoga classes, arts and crafts, story-telling, and DJ and live music sets.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Tom Dingle, Director of ArtHouse Jersey, said: “Bubbletecture has been nothing short of extraordinary.

"Thousands of Islanders came together to laugh, play, dance, create and share moments of wonder in a space that was once simply an empty site.

"It has shown us how, when art is made free and accessible, it has the power to transform not only our physical environment but also the way we connect as a community.

"I’m deeply grateful to Butterfield and JDC for their support, to the many performers, facilitators and partners who helped make this project possible - and of course the ArtHouse Jersey team and fleet of incredible volunteers who delivered this project to the public so seamlessly.

"Together, we’ve created memories that will last long after the bubbles have gone.”

 

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