Epiphanyart aims: 1.To bring the work of Christian artists to the notice of churches and the public; 2. To provide opportunities for mutual support and encouragement to its members; 3. To provide a resource for exhibition organisers and others to contact and commission artists via its website; and 4. To serve as a focus for all forms of creativity.
This edition of Epiphany features: Kreg Yingst, an American print maker; Helen Armstrong on commissions at St George's Hove; poetry by Janet Wilkes; and Peter Osbourne on Lincoln Cathedral.
Among the many artists forced to flee Nazi Germany were the sculptor Ernst Müller-Blensdorf and Ervin Bossányi. In my article, I give an account of two war-time artists who made their way to Britain and ended up making an important contribution to the cultural life of the country through their art:
"The focus on peace promotion that we find in the work of Blensdorf and Bossányi was characteristic of other émigré artists in this period, a concern shared more widely still within society at the time. ‘Never again’ was a common expression after 1945, symbolizing a universal desire to avoid another world war, a desire that was clearly expressed in 1945 through the establishment of the United Nations. The stories and works of these two demonstrate that artists can make a significant contribution to the cause of peace. In these days of increased conflict within Europe, we would do well to revive our awareness of such artists and find inspiration in their search for peace."
"The focus on peace promotion that we find in the work of Blensdorf and Bossányi was characteristic of other émigré artists in this period, a concern shared more widely still within society at the time. ‘Never again’ was a common expression after 1945, symbolizing a universal desire to avoid another world war, a desire that was clearly expressed in 1945 through the establishment of the United Nations. The stories and works of these two demonstrate that artists can make a significant contribution to the cause of peace. In these days of increased conflict within Europe, we would do well to revive our awareness of such artists and find inspiration in their search for peace."
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Henryk Gorecki - Symphony No.3.
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