Past exhibitions

21 November - 12 December 2007

Epiphany
Contemporary Iconographers in Britain

For Epiphany Wallspace has gathered together 15 contemporary, traditional iconographers who live and work in the UK for what we believe is the first exhibition of its kind. While there have been survey exhibitions of icons from other places in the world - such as Russia, Greece and the Balkans - there has never been an opportunity to get the work of the very best iconographers in Britain together in one place.

Not all of the iconographers in this 'best of British' exhibition are UK-born, but they all work here. And while all the icons shown are contemporary, they are nonetheless produced in the traditional manner, using authentic ancient designs and methods. The exhibition is timely, given the current revival of interest in icons and their increasing appearance in cathedrals and parish churches across the country.



Epiphany include works by some of the best current practitioners of traditional iconography, including:

Matushka Patricia Fostiropoulos, who teaches iconography at the Orthodox Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom in central London.

Aidan Hart, visiting tutor for The Prince's School of Traditional Arts and lecturer at the Cambridge University International Summer School.

Dr Guillem Ramos-Poqui, a founding member of the Association of Iconographers of Ireland, and a Patron of the Association of British Iconographers. He is the author of "The Technique of Icon Painting".

Dr Stéphane René , the foremost exponent of the Contemporary Coptic style, an associate of the Temenos Academy and also teaches at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts.

The exhibition is designed to give an overview of current work being done in this profound tradition. It will also provide an opportunity to explore the influence of traditional iconography on British churches' approach to the use of images in private devotion and public liturgy. And importantly, it opens the debate about the influence of this age-old tradition on 21st century artists and on current art practice.

In bringing the work of individual iconographers to the notice of potential buyers and commissioners this exhibition will serve to enrich the experience of British churches and individuals. Many of the works will be for sale.