The Tithe Barn Trust is delighted to announce that local sculptor and installation artist Theo Gayer-Anderson will be exhibiting ‘Oracle’ at the Tithe Barn. 

Theo says “Oracle is a fully immersive audio and visual installation that celebrates the rise of jellyfish in our toxic oceans and draws attention to the very real and imminent dangers of climate change. The Tithe Barn makes for the perfect setting to showcase my work.”

The installation artwork will occupy the entire timber frame Tithe Barn, so that the spectator has to walk through in order to engage fully with the work of art. What makes installation art different from sculpture or other traditional art forms is that it is a complete unified experience, rather than a display of separate, individual artworks. The focus on how the viewer experiences the work and the desire to provide an intense experience for them is a dominant theme in installation art.

The Landbeach Tithe Barn is one of just a handful of buildings of its type remaining in Cambridgeshire. Ours is unique with so many historic features such as a thatched roof, elm timber frame, timber granary and brick threshing floor.

The temporary installation will be free for the public to view on Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October by timed entry. A limited number of tickets are now available to pre-book at https://tithebarntrust.org.uk/learning/2020-events/ . Booking essential, so book now to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for a few extra ‘Event Volunteers’ to join and support our small charity. As an Event Volunteer you will help us provide a warm, friendly, socially distanced welcome to visitors to the Tithe Barn. You will assist at events such as open days and art exhibitions. Events usually take place at weekends, occasional evenings and during school holidays. Naturally, we follow government guidance closely. 

What’s in it for you? Making new friends, volunteering in an amazing place and knowing that you’re helping a great cause – three fabulous reasons to volunteer with us.  If you’d like to get involved email tithebarntrust@gmail.com or visit https://do-it.org/organisations/tithe-barn-trust to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.