Giant sun installation to light up market hall

A large art installation respresenting the sun will light up an East Yorkshire market hall.

Helios, which was created by artist Luke Jerram, will be displayed at Goole Market Hall from 25 September to 5 October.

The touring artwork, named after the ancient Greek mythological god who personified the sun, was made using more than 400,000 high-resolution photographs of the sun's surface and observational data from Nasa.

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council's cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be bringing Helios to Goole Market Hall as part of the Goole 200 programme of events planned to mark our town's bicentenary year."

"I can't think of a more fitting setting than the newly refurbished Market Hall, where this internationally renowned artwork will become a magnificent focal point," he added.

"Helios has attracted huge crowds on its tour of the UK, so is sure to bring a stream of visitors into the town centre during its visit to Goole."

The installation measures 19ft (6m) in diameter and is internally lit.

The visit has been secured with the help of funding from Arts Council England.

The Goole 2026 Bicentenary Group, made up of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and community partners, has planned a programme of Around the Sun events during the time Helios is on display.

It includes an inflatable dome at Junction Goole, which will allow people to explore the solar system, and a concert bringing together classical music and electronic sounds using recordings from NASA.

The artwork can be seen during Goole Market Hall's opening hours.

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