York Minster

Rathbone Exhibition at York Minster

Published Tuesday 25th March 2008 by Alix Peacock

York Minster has welcomed an exhibition of works produced by young people from the Rathbone charity based on Nursery Drive, York.  The young artists have used their palms and fingers to create a four foot canvas featuring a cross, crown of thorns and a dove and have also developed a number of individual pieces around the theme of Easter.  These works will be on display until Monday 31st March 2008 in St Nicholas’ Chapel in York Minster.

The aim of the project was to get the young people to combine traditional images with their own modern thoughts.  The artists who have produced the artworks are: Liam Wyard, Chantelle ‘B’, Danny ‘Chucky’ Cross, Danny Hilton, Tamara ‘B’, Chris ‘P’ and Sean ‘B’. Their artworks will be there for all to see during the Easter break and the hope is that it will stimulate viewers to look at this well-known story in a different light. 

Becoming involved in the project has not only fed the artists’ imaginations – it has got them thinking about the significance of the most important period in the Christian calendar.  Martin Brennan, Rathbone Training Advisor said: “The young people have been learning all about different religions so working on a project with York Minster has made them consider the meaning of the resurrection and their own place in the world.”

For Acomb lad Liam Wyard, the experience has been particularly rewarding. The 15-year-old, who has been on the Youth Choices training programme for 14-16-year-olds at Rathbone, created a stunning three-dimensional crucifixion sculpture.