On top of the deliberate and crafted acts within the material of this magnificent edifice, I’m struck by the hidden layers woven into its fabric - not just in the grandeur of alabaster tombs or chevroned arches, but in the silent details
As well as appealing to my pareidolia, this face - this worn and weathered fragment of the past - embodies the words of St. Jerome: ‘the face is the mirror of the mind and confesses the secrets of the heart.’
Walking through it is a wonderfully absorbing experience, akin to wandering through Pompeii or Herculaneum.
Their survival would articulate a faith in the long view; it would signal that we still have the capacity to consider future generations, even when we are not here to witness the fruits of our labour.
Welcome to my virtual Cast Room. On my travels, I've been taking augmented reality casts of things that appeal to me. The Cast Room is inspired by the Cast Courts of the V&A which hold a vast selection of casts taken of great works of art all over the globe. Members Only.
The roof features 120 angels alongside 19 canopied depictions of saints and martyrs. The intricate woodwork was crafted by the Rollesbury brothers in Bacton, Norfolk, between 1523 and 1526.
A chance to own a limited edition print of the iconic church of St. John's, Duxford in Cambridgeshire.
Deeper dives into place and people for Members Only
Refined Reflections: The Best of Genius Loci