Unveiled - Congruity and controversy: exploring issues for contemporary commissions

 

On Friday I gave an illustrated talk at Unveiled entitled Congruity and controversy: exploring issues for contemporary commissions. For any who missed the talk but who would be interested to know more, the talk has been published by ArtWay and can be read by clicking here.

The final Unveiled events at St Andrew's Wickford in 2022 are as follows:

On Friday 18 November, 7.00 pm, Rev Simpkins & the Phantom Notes perform Saltings. Rev Simpkins’ music mixes the colourful folk tradition of Appalachians Mountains with the melodiousness and carefully-observed lyrics of the Kinks. Close harmonies intertwine with banjo, French horn, and bass. At this concert the band will perform the Rev’s acclaimed fourth album and book, Saltings in its entirety. Created with the Illustrator, Tom Knight, Saltings is a loving portrait of the mystery and beauty of Essex's salt marsh wilderness, and a meditation on the real human cost of the wilderness time of the pandemic. Found within 50 miles of London, the saltings are one of England’s last natural wild spaces. Working as a parish priest a few miles away, Matt came to the saltings to retreat and compose these compelling and compassionate songs about his community’s real-life experiences during the pandemic. Saltings portrays hope found amid wilderness.

Then, on Friday 2 December, 7.00 pm we have The Encounter, a show that explores the story of Christmas in a fresh way using dance and mime. Throughout the show you will experience a variety of Christmas stories in a contemporary and engaging way for the whole family. Performed by Steven Turner, who has performed across the UK and Europe including Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and France. Tickets £6.50. To book your ticket go to www.nextstepcreative.co.uk/events.

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Rev Simpkins - The Apple Tree.