The Advent Art installation is a joint project involving six churches in the Greater Ilford area: St Alban's, St Andrew's, St John's, St Luke's, St Margaret's and the Vine Church. The Installation, which has been designed by a planning group with representatives from St John's, St Luke's, St Margaret's together with Henry, comprises three panels of mirrored perspex mounted on wooden backing panels and will be displayed in turn in the six churches during Advent.
One of the key concepts of the artwork is that people will become a part of the installation by viewing themselves in its mirrored surfaces. The project's aim is that the installation will form the focal point in churches creating a place of stillness and reflection that will enable Christians and non Christians to relax and reflect. Scatter cushions, candles and music will be used to create a contemplative environment around the installation.
Revd. John Brown, Priest in Charge of St Luke's Great Ilford and the initiator of the Advent Art Installation, says:
"The Advent Art Installation is a mobile art project being designed, executed and then displayed in the Ilford area from 1st to 24th December 2008. It will form the focal point in our churches for a place of stillness and reflection. The aim is to create a restful space that would enable Christians and non Christians alike to find a space, relax, reflect and be an alternative to the business that the Christmas period brings. It will enable our churches to be opened to the wider public and hopefully mean that they can discover a place of peace and quiet. We have chosen the theme of light as a symbol that crosses faiths and cultures and therefore would have as wide appeal as possible."
Henry Shelton says:
"It’s the first time I’ve been part of a community project. I’ve found it very interesting at the initial meetings and am looking forward to working on the project with the rest of the team. Our purpose is to provide a peaceful environment to reflect on the meaning of Advent amongst all the busyness of Christmas preparations. Real thanks are due to John Brown for his vision for the project."
One of the key concepts of the artwork is that people will become a part of the installation by viewing themselves in its mirrored surfaces. The project's aim is that the installation will form the focal point in churches creating a place of stillness and reflection that will enable Christians and non Christians to relax and reflect. Scatter cushions, candles and music will be used to create a contemplative environment around the installation.
Revd. John Brown, Priest in Charge of St Luke's Great Ilford and the initiator of the Advent Art Installation, says:
"The Advent Art Installation is a mobile art project being designed, executed and then displayed in the Ilford area from 1st to 24th December 2008. It will form the focal point in our churches for a place of stillness and reflection. The aim is to create a restful space that would enable Christians and non Christians alike to find a space, relax, reflect and be an alternative to the business that the Christmas period brings. It will enable our churches to be opened to the wider public and hopefully mean that they can discover a place of peace and quiet. We have chosen the theme of light as a symbol that crosses faiths and cultures and therefore would have as wide appeal as possible."
Henry Shelton says:
"It’s the first time I’ve been part of a community project. I’ve found it very interesting at the initial meetings and am looking forward to working on the project with the rest of the team. Our purpose is to provide a peaceful environment to reflect on the meaning of Advent amongst all the busyness of Christmas preparations. Real thanks are due to John Brown for his vision for the project."
The Advent Art Installation will be exhibited for the first time at St John's Seven Kings from 3rd - 5th October as part of their Patronal Festival art exhibition. This exhibition will also feature, together with the works of local and established artists, a set of Stations of the Cross by Henry Shelton that were exhibited last year at York Minister.
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