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Henry Shelton supports York Minster Revealed with his work
Published: on 3rd April 2007 by Alix Peacock in Press Releases
Christian Art will be the focus of an exciting exhibition to be held in York Minster’s Western Crypt. The exhibition, by established artist Henry Shelton, comprises of fourteen beautiful Stations of the Cross and other pieces following the theme of Holy Week. The Stations of the Cross have been used for devotion at the Minster throughout Lent this year. The works will be available to buy, and Henry Shelton is generously donating a proportion of the proceeds to York Minster Revealed.
The Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York said “Artists have often created beautiful and elaborate Stations to stir devotion. In the huge spaces of the Minster we look for Stations strongly enough designed not to look insignificant. We are delighted to have used these works for devotion this year and now see them mounted in the context of Henry Shelton’s wider work”.
Henry Shelton first became aware of the importance of Christian Art during his time as a Choir Boy at West Ham Church. After leaving School he joined a London studio as an apprentice draughtsman, developing his own drawing and lettering skills. After 15 years at this studio, he set up his own studio, going on to receive many commissions. He has designed for a wide range of clients from The Science Museum to Borough Councils.
Henry Shelton has continued to paint Christian Art throughout his career, his recent commissions have included the millennium Christian clock tower in Goodmayes and memorial etched glass windows in All Saints Church, Goodmayes that depict events in the life of Jesus. These windows were awarded the DAC Design Award.
The exhibition of Henry Shelton’s work will be held in the Western Crypt between 10th April and 11th May 2007. A range of mounted and framed prints of Henry Shelton’s work will also be available to buy from the York Minster Shop.