FAITH AND FRACTURE
Faith and Fracture at York Minster
In 2022 as part of the “Living in Love and Faith” project, I was commissioned by the bishops of the Church of England to create an original piece of art. The Church wide conversation centred on themes of human identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
‘Faith and Fracture’ was on display at York Minster in the summer of 2022. It is currently awaiting permanent installation at an exciting new location.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this sculpture began with a piece of sea glass; a unique piece of colourful glass shaped and smoothed by sea and sand.
Fragile yet luminous, glass can be found in a vibrant array of colours; a way of representing the rich diversity of people who have taken part in the ‘Living in Love and Faith’ project.
Each piece of glass is uniquely beautiful but when surrounded by thousands of equally distinctive fragments they create a radiant and dynamic presence; catching and reflecting the light, reminiscent of flowing water.
Creation
Faith and Fracture is suspended above the transept at York Minster and comprises of two and a half thousand pieces of glass threaded onto stainless steel. The sculpture was designed and created in collaboration with designer David Ferrier and features a beautiful musical soundscape composed by Matt Eaton.
Faith and Fracture at York Minster
