CELEBRATION, Wakefield Cathedral, 2011
Installation with wood, blown glass and line drawing.
Presented at Wakefield Cathedral in the year The Hepworth Wakefield opened, Celebration formed part of a significant moment in the city's cultural development. Through interconnected sculptural forms, blown glass and line drawing, the installation invited visitors to engage with space through movement, discovery and reflection. Conceived as a celebration of human creation and the wondering mind, the work explored curiosity, imagination and inquiry as universal qualities that connect people across cultures and communities.
CELEBRATION, Wakefield Cathedral, 2011
Installation with wooden structure, blown glass and line drawing.
Presented at Wakefield Cathedral in 2011, Celebration examined the relationship between space, movement and human inquiry through a series of interconnected sculptural structures, blown-glass elements and linear interventions. The installation invited visitors to navigate the work physically, creating an experiential encounter in which perception emerged through movement, discovery and reflection.
The project coincided with a landmark moment in Wakefield's cultural history: the opening of The Hepworth Wakefield. As the city gained international recognition through the establishment of a major museum dedicated to one of Britain's most significant sculptors, Celebration contributed to a broader dialogue about the role of contemporary art within the city's public and cultural life. Situated within the historic setting of Wakefield Cathedral, the installation brought contemporary sculptural practice into conversation with one of the city's most important architectural and civic spaces.
Rather than engaging with specific religious narratives, Celebration approached curiosity, creativity and imagination as fundamental aspects of the human condition. Through the interplay of architectural form, line, transparency and light, visitors were encouraged to explore relationships between space, perception and meaning. At its core, the installation was a celebration of human creation and the wondering mind, affirming art's capacity to foster reflection, dialogue and shared experiences across cultural, social and religious boundaries.
