The Blind Jesus (No-one belongs here more than you)

Church Times recently ran a photo story on The Blind Jesus (No-one belongs here more than you), an image in charcoal of the Last Supper which includes the central character of a visually impaired Jesus, surrounded by twelve people of differing ages, backgrounds and abilities. At the table, an empty chair invites the viewer to find themselves at the table. See here for the Church Times story.

This image has been commissioned by Celia Webster, Co-Founder of Wave (We’re All Valued Equally), as part of a project in which it seeds other images of the Last Supper that are truly for everyone and is displayed by churches alongside selections of these additional images. Schools, churches and community groups are being invited as part of this project to create their own Last Supper images.

Rev Alan Stewart is currently the vicar of two churches in Hertford. He studied Foundation Art at Belfast Art College, then graduated with a degree in Fashion and Textiles from Central St Martins in London. From an early age, he’s drawn and painted. He has exhibited in various churches and galleries. He works in charcoal, pastel and collage.

Wave for Change is about encouraging and enabling mixed-ability friendships. Wave want to see more people with and without learning disabilities mixing and having fun together in the heart of our communities. Their focus is on enabling places across the UK where this can happen. They connect, encourage and support those who want to see vibrant mixed-ability social and worship groups in their communities. https://www.wave-for-change.org.uk/

Those who wish to find out more about this project can contact Celia Webster at cebwebster@gmail.com.

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Carleen Anderson - Begin Again.