Trials and Tribulations: Modern Interpretations of Iconography'

The latest exhibition at St Andrew’s Church in Wickford is 'Trials and Tribulations: Modern Interpretations of Iconography' by John Paul Barrett.

Barrett specialises in mixed media paintings, using acrylics and oil pastels on paintings that range from symbolism to landscapes and portraits. He creates texture, perspective, and sculptural effects by using acrylic paints mixed with an extra heavy medium gel applied with a palette knife and finished with a layer of oil pastel. His work is vivid, colourful and expressionistic.

This exhibition focuses on his modern interpretations of Eastern European religious iconography. Viewers will experience traditional religious imagery in a new light, and (re)connect with the spiritual aspect and values symbolised by pivotal Biblical events.

St Andrew’s is usually open: Sat 9am-12.30pm; Sun 9.30am-12 noon; Mon 2-3.45pm; Tue 1-4.30pm; Wed 10am-12 noon; Fri 10am-1pm. See https://wickfordandrunwellparish.org.uk/whats-on.html for more information.

All are welcome to a special exhibition viewing evening on Friday 13 September (7.00 pm) at St Andrew's when you can meet John-Paul Barrett, see his exhibition and hear him speak about his work.

Visitors can also see an archive display on Wickford's churches created by Basildon Heritage and a pair of assemblages from Tim Harrold. The Centurion assemblages use a mixture of found objects, paint, and printed and handwritten material sitting in old drawers from a German chest of drawers. The assemblages show the kingdom of God invading representatives of the empire of man: his universe is forever changed, his personal history eternally turned. Tim Harrold has shown his assemblages – which he describes as visual parables in dioramic form – in a number of exhibitions, including at St Catherine's Wickford. He is also a poet, writer, photographer, filmmaker and itinerant speaker.

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