Jackie E. Burns and Lunar Lullabies

Jackie E. Burns is a Fellow of the International Association of Astronomical Artists and seeks to foster the inquisitive joy of art and astronomy while inspiring people to the awe and beauty of space and astronomy. As an astronomical artist, she specializes in terrestrial and extra-terrestrial landscapes. She also creates celtic and medieval illuminations. She is a workshop designer, gives illustrated lectures and is an art exhibition curator for conferences and conventions. 

Jackie exhibited at St Andrew's Wickford last year and now her work is to feature in a major exhibition of space art at Firstsite. Lunar Lullabies will offer a galactic journey through 200 years of space exploration. 

Join Colchester’s own Jane Taylor on a celestial adventure, inspired by her timeless poem, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Embark on a cosmic odyssey as Firstsite commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Essex writer’s passing and trace the fascinating legacy of the beloved nursery rhyme and its influence on modern-day comics and video games. 

Discover how science, art and imagination have intertwined over the centuries to shape our culture and fuel our dreams of distant galaxies.

Lunar Lullabies will showcase stunning artworks which explore space and science, alongside historical artefacts and contemporary pop culture nods. Explore objects ranging from meteorites and asteroid rocks to Lego Star Wars sets up close, discover all about humanity’s ‘giant leap’ to the moon and get lost in Peter Elson’s fantastical visions of space.

Families will have the opportunities to bring their own cosmic creations to life, transforming the gallery into an immersive playscape of imagination and discovery. From interactive space objects, and immersive extra-terrestrial landscapes to sculptures of robots and rockets, there’s something for every space enthusiast, young and old. Join this stellar voyage, where art, science, and dreams collide. Your journey to the stars awaits!

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David Bowie - Space Oddity.