Renaissance imagery recreated in sound and light
The Renaissance period is the inspiration for a new display at Exeter Cathedral
Spectacular light projections and soundscapes have been installed at Exeter Cathedral, drawing inspiration from the Renaissance period.
In previous years sound and light artists Luxmuralis have drawn audiences of up to 10,000 people to the cathedral and the latest display runs until Saturday March 25.
Artistic Director of Luxmuralis, Peter Walker, said: “We’ve seen from our previous installations at Exeter Cathedral that the architecture works in perfect harmony with the light art.
“The Renaissance sound and light show will project famous art from Europe’s greatest period of creativity, throughout the interior of one of Europe’s great cathedrals. We can’t wait to bring the art and architecture together, and watch this amazing space transform.”
For Exeter Cathedral, the Renaissance sound and light show comes after a succession of recent art attractions, including Luke Jerram’s giant Earth sculpture, Gaia, and Threads Through Creation, an exhibition of 12 enormous, embroidered silk panels by artist Jacqui Parkinson.
The Dean of Exeter, The Very Revd Jonathan Greener said the cathedral’s aim is to attract new visitors and deliver the Christian message in new ways, adding: “People can come here as first-time visitors, and leave as pilgrims.
"The artworks we host often carry a message of hope and wonder, which also sits at the heart of the Christian faith – the artists simply communicate it in a new way, to a new audience.”