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Minster People Now at York Minster
Published: on 18th June 2009 by Kendal Chalk in Minster News
Tools and scaffolding, workmen and stonemasons are amongst the subjects of Diana Simcock’s latest exhibition, ‘Minster People’, which will be in the North Transept of York Minster from Friday 19th June until Thursday 30th July.
‘Minster People’ is a collection of linocuts, woodcuts and lithographs made from sketchbook drawings of the daily life of York Minster, including the flow of visitors around the building and some of the preparatory conservation work for York Minster Revealed, a five year project dedicated to conserving the Great East Window. Artist Diana Simcock has been visiting York Minster since early 2007 to record the work of those involved, from stonemasons and glaziers to scaffolders.
Diana says “My interest in the cathedral revolves around its identity as a place that, throughout its history, has provided all kinds of people with a working environment. For many years I have made linocuts in black and white; but for this exhibition I’ll be experimenting with colour using woodblock printing and lithography. I aim to produce a series of images investigating the involvement of craftsmen and craftswomen in the maintenance and restoration of the buildings that make up the Minster”.
Diana Simcock is widely recognized for her vibrant and distinctive prints. During her twenty year career as an artist she has exhibited in galleries and venues all over England. Diana has been involved in Art education for most of her life and has also trained as an Art therapist. To find out more about the exhibition please visit http://www.digsi.co.uk/current-exhibitions.html
For further information on events and exhibitions at York Minster please visit http://www.yorkminster.org/calendar/