About Wallspace
Wallspace is an exhibition venue in the church of All Hallows on the Wall in the City of London. Its aim is to provide a spiritual home for the visual arts in the capital. The vision for Wallspace has been developed principally by its Director, freelance curator Meryl Doney.
In 2004 Meryl was responsible for curating Presence: images of Christ for the third millennium, a series of linked exhibitions of contemporary art housed in six cathedrals across the UK. This ambitious project - which included site-specific pieces for Canterbury and St Paul’s cathedrals - involved the work of more than 50 artists. This proved to be a fraction of the number of artists of faith (and those influenced by faith or referencing spirituality in their work) that she uncovered in her search for exhibitors.
It became abundantly clear that there are many practicing artists in the UK alone who are preoccupied by spiritual themes and possibilities. There was, however, no venue where such work could be shown on a regular basis, or where kindred spirits could gather to engage in dialogue about their work and their ideas. And so the idea for a place for this purpose was born.
Meryl began to search for suitable premises and, with the help and support of the Archdeacon of London the Right Rev Peter Delaney, discovered All Hallows.
Wallspace is integral to the vision and ministry of All Hallows on the Wall under vicar Canon Garth Hewitt, who is enormously enthusiastic about the prospect of Wallspace. It dovetails with his own vision for the church to act as a centre for creativity and justice.
Meryl is joined by her husband Associate Director, Revd Malcolm Doney. Malcolm trained as a painter and is a full-time freelance writer and is also an ordained priest in the Church of England.
Wallspace was officially launched in December 2006.
Wallspace is an independently funded company limited by guarantee, with charitable status.
Company number 03838483. Charity number 1080216.
Registered address
83 London Wall
London EC2M 5ND
020 7374 0555
info@wallspace.org.uk
Director
Meryl Doney
Associate Director and Associate Vicar
an Arts Chaplain at All Hallows on the Wall
Malcolm Doney
Gallery Manager
Gill Hewitt
Trustees
Prof Michelle Brown
Formerly Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts at the British Library, where she still works part-time, she is also Professor of Medieval Manuscript Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Former Lay Canon, St Paul's Cathedral.
Jacqui Christian
Independent PR consultant. Founder and Director of Generous, a community action programme for living sustainably. Visiting lecturer at Westminster University, communications consultant to three new Academies.
Liz Curran
Chartered Accountant and Executive Director Finance for Look Ahead Housing and Care who support people who would otherwise be living on the streets, or struggling to cope with daily life by offering a home, support or care and help with moving towards a more independent future.
The Ven Peter Delaney MBE
Archdeacon Emeritus and Rector of St Stephen Walbrook. Originally trained at the Royal College of Art and, before ordination, worked for NBC Television in the USA.
Paul Middleton
Architect in the Building Schools for the Future programme, researched sacred space and designed an ecumenical chapel in India. Founded annual City Churches Walk and is a City Tour Guide. Exhibits his work regularly, illustrated London City Churches and is now developing the Travel Sketchbook Project.
David Rouch
A Partner in the financial institutions group of law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, he specialises in financial services law and regulation and related transactional work covering asset and wealth management, banking and payment systems and insurance.
Willie Williams
Works with light and visual media for installations and performance, notably with U2, but other clients include REM, David Bowie and George Michael. An associate artist of London's Southbank Centre and member of the Honorary Campaign Council of The Photographers' Gallery, London.