Opening from the 7th to 12th March, the interior of Winchester Cathedral will be transformed with light and sound as almost every inch of the historic building is bathed in monumental projections, as part of a touring art installation entitled ‘Science’.
Inspired by the evolution of science, the 900-year old Cathedral will become the canvas for an immersive exploration of the world of science, and the ways in which it has shaped the past and will influence the future. This unforgettable multi-sensory experience transports visitors through elements, molecules, DNA, and the greatest discoveries of humanity, as visitors are offered the opportunity to contemplate the wonders that make up the world around them.
Alison Evans, Chief Operating Officer at Winchester Cathedral said, “ Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration. We are delighted to be able to host this art installation at Winchester Cathedral to further show how science and religion can intertwine, having already seen examples of this when cathedrals across the UK were used as vaccination centres during the pandemic. Now, we’re opening our doors for a week of science, creativity and spirituality which will allow visitors to travel through the light artworks, set to bespoke music that will encourage them to think about the history of science, all whilst admiring the splendid architecture in this historic building.”
The installation is the creation of the award-winning collaboration of artists known as Luxmuralis, a collaborative team of artists from different backgrounds and artistic disciplines who create works across multiple media and presentation formats. Core to their work is the opportunity to explore the development of fine art tradition through new media, placing the medium in an art historical context, having previously featured in venues such as Westminster Abbey and the Cathedral of St Paul’s in America.
Luxmuralis Artistic Director, Peter Walker said, “Both myself and my colleague, composer David Harper are delighted to be bringing Luxmuralis’ “Science” son-et-lumiere to Winchester Cathedral. This is an immersive experience, which takes in almost every part of the magnificent Cathedral interior and will allow those who visit to see the spaces throughout as never seen before. It is designed for people of all ages and from all backgrounds, and will be one of the largest installations we produce to date. Our installations are about seeing things in new ways on a vast scale. We create these events with the aim of encouraging people to see the world differently. Spending time in the Cathedral, immersed fully in sound and light, we hope people will be encouraged to engage with key moments in the history of science, seeing our world with a whole new perspective.”
The installation will be at Winchester Cathedral for one week, opening on Monday 7th March from 6.15pm. For health and safety reasons, timed ticket slots are available to book via the website to ensure no crowding, so visitors have space to freely move around and fully enjoy the experience. Visitors will need to pre-book tickets via the website as availability on the day cannot be guaranteed.
For more information, please visit the Winchester Cathedral event page here.
