Art and Sacred Places

Ana Maria Pacheco: Sculpture at the Cathedral

artandsacredplaces — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:03 +0000

Ana Maria Pacheco: The Long Journey

Two of Brazilian sculptress Ana Maria Pacheco’s evocative and thought-provoking works will be installed in Salisbury Cathedral for the duration of this year’s Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival. ‘The Longest Journey’ illustrated here is about exile and hope, power and aspiration, fear and the unknown. The festival takes place from 25^th May to 13^th June 2012 and there will be a conversation with Pacheco at the Salisbury Art Centre on Friday 1^st June. See the Salisbury Cathedral website for more information.

ASP AGM: David Mach ‘Precious Light’ Talk

artandsacredplaces — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:37:02 +0000

David Mach: Ark

ASP’s AGM will be held on Saturday 12^th May 2012 at Studio 16, 21 Wren Street, London, WC1X 0HF from 14.30 to 16.30, by kind permission of Dr Alf Löhr.

Following a short AGM, there will be a talk by and discussion with David Mach RA about his ‘Precious Light’ exhibition celebrating the 400^th anniversary of the King James Bible.

‘Precious Light’ was an explosive and daring exhibition’ of over 70 new works of large scale collage and sculpture ‘inspired by and confronting the narratives of the Bible’ shown at the City Art Centre during the 2011 Edinburgh Art Festival.

Described as ‘contrary, funny and wilfully unpretentious’, London-based, Scottish- born David Mach, has said how he was ‘struck by how much The King James Bible is about how we speak now, the language of today comes off those pages.’

‘The Destruction of Jericho’ is viewed from the inside of a family people carrier and ‘The Nativity’ occurred in a post apocalyptic shack made of telegraph poles and upturned cars.

The talk is free to members but there will be a small charge of £5 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.

David Mach: Die Harder

artandsacredplaces — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:31:04 +0000

David Mach will be talking about his work and, in particular, about his inspiration for the challenging sculpture ‘Die Harder’ this Sunday, 25^th March 2012 at 13.00 at Southwark Cathedral. To register your interest in attending the talk contact rose.harding@southwark.anglican.org

Described by the Dean of Southwark as a dramatic sculpture which will “bring home to people the human agony of the Crucifixion” ‘Die Harder’ will be on display in the Cathedral in front of the veiled altar screen until Good Friday 6^th April. Admission to the Cathedral, during opening hours, is free.

The robustly proportioned, yet poingnant figure of Christ, can be seen being manhandled onto the cross in the Cathedral in the video by Peter Zabb: http://vimeo.com/m/37366180

“The figure of Christ is in pain and anguish pierced by thousands of spears, that single body acting as a conduit for all the cares and the woes in the world” says the artist talking of the lowly, humble coat hangers which pierce the figure, acting like a “language or currency common to us all”.

Space for Peace: Winchester Cathedral

artandsacredplaces — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:49:04 +0000

Art and Sacred Places will be in Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 26th January 2012 from 7-9.30 pm for ‘Space for Peace’, with ‘Drawing Place’ a creative visual arts practice, led by Winchester artist and curator Trish Bould, which develops participatory projects in the public realm. ‘Space for Peace’ is an interfaith event, principally for choirs of all ages and different faith groups, to bring their own music to sing for peace on Holocaust Memorial Day. ‘Space for Peace’ is organized by Dr Vicky Fieldwick and directed by Professor June Boyce-Tillman MBE of the University of Winchester. See the University website for more information.

Michael Pinsky: Intersection

artandsacredplaces — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:58:43 +0000

Michael Pinsky: Intersection. Image courtesy of the artist and Bristol City Council. Photo: Jamie Woodley

Michael Pinsky’s “fabulous”, “dramatic” ‘Intersection’ for St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School has gained some very interesting publicity. Listen to the Diocesan podcast about the artwork and the new school build.

Martin Creed: Bell Ringing for the Olympics

artandsacredplaces — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:45:19 +0000

Turner Prize Winner Martin Creed calls on bell ringers across the country to ring their bells as quickly and loudly as possible for three minutes at 8.00am on 27^th July 2012 marking the start of the London 2012 Olympics.

From church bells and hand bells to bicycle bells and cow bells, everyone can join in the celebrations. See the Discovering Places website for more information about how you can take part.

Design a Chair: Competition

artandsacredplaces — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:32:44 +0000

The Church of England is holding a competition to seek well made, affordable seats that enhance the church buildings they are placed in. The aim of the competition is to raise the standard of replacement seats where it is deemed appropriate for existing seating to be removed, and also to engage young and established designers in the challenges posed by seating in historic church interiors. See the Church Care website http://www.churchcare.co.uk/news.php for further information and an application form.

ASP’s Bristol School Commissions

artandsacredplaces — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:18:57 +0000

Michael Pinsky: 'Intersection' Photo: Jamie Woodley

Professor John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy at the University of St Andrew’s, has written kindly written a complimentary review, about the Art and Sacred Places’ Bristol City Council commissions at Roman Catholic secondary schools, which traces the history and influence of artwork for schools. See the ‘Comment’ page of the Art and Sacred Places’ website.

Also included in the updated website are new images of Michael Pinsky’s ‘Intersection’ and Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva’s ‘Transpire’. See Michael Pinsky’s page and Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva’s page on the Art and Sacred Places’ website.

forma: The Companion of Space

artandsacredplaces — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:37:05 +0000

forma - Companion of Space: Photo - Andrew Reaney

The rich connotations of ‘forma’s’ recent performance ‘The Companion of Space’ in Winchester Cathedral’s Quire have produced many positive comments from the enrapt audience including, “The performance had a hypnotic effect – very powerful. It reminded me of Anish Kapoor’s work.” “A really great experience.” The Art and Sacred Places’s website has a full report and more images……………….

Thomas Hirschhorn: Crystal of Resistance

artandsacredplaces — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:35:44 +0000

Thomas Hirschhorn - Crystal of Resistance: Photo - Anna Kowalska

As the Venice Biennale 2011 draws to a close I am still thinking, as was intended, about Thomas Hirschhorn’s ‘Crystal of Resistance’ for the Swiss Pavilion. Although the presence of ‘too much’ was designed to resist opinions the juxtaposition in my mind between the poster demanding the right to ‘meaninglessness’ and dummies with their insides taken out makes me think that must be a ‘truism’. Before it is taken down at the end of January 2012 see more about Hirschhorn’s search for truth on the website for the project……………..