Tipping Point

The Event

Travel through the Gardens alight the colours of a forest fire in this immersive art piece.

Renowned artist Luke Jerram has created Tipping Point a thought-provoking sound and light installation creating a simulated forest fire. In collaboration with award winning composers Dan Jones and Simon Birch, the outdoor artwork includes an immersive soundtrack with audio of trees burning and birds flying away, bringing the reality of deforestation to life. The soundtrack also contains interviews with people about their direct experience of forest fires.

Tipping Point was commissioned by University of Bristol Botanic Garden and non-profit campaign Make My Money Matter. The artwork aims to inspire the public to pressure the pensions industry to remove deforestation from our investments. Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens as part of Birmingham Light Festival and supported by Middlemarch Environmental.

Tipping Point is an immersive light and sound installation that takes place outside after dark. Whilst there is no age limit for this event, we ask that parents and carers consider the suitability of this event for their children. Under 16’s who are attending must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Visitors to Tipping Point are invited to join Birmingham Botanical Gardens at their accompanying Climate Conversations to learn and discuss the changing earth and what it means for us. This event is included in your Tipping Point visit and SWM will have a stand at the event on 12 and 13 February.

Entry is free. Limited tickets available, please book in advance to reserve your spot.