700 mirrors create reflective pool in historic cathedral
Historic, solemn and stately, St John’s Church in North Lincolnshire is generally well worth a visit in and of itself if you are ever exploring the United Kingdom.
But, as you can probably imagine just by scrolling through the spectacular images in the gallery above, there’s never been a better time to visit this site.
Liz West, an artist from the UK, has used the 125-year-old cathedral floor to create a spectacular art installation that has visitors to the church enraptured.
Over 700 circular mirrors were arranged to fill the space with light and colour, creating an ever-evolving artwork that changes with light and perspective.
Speaking of her work, West said, “The work changes constantly, depending on what time of day it is. As darkness comes, the gallery spotlights reflect off the coloured mirrors and send vivid dots of colour up into the interior of the former church building, illuminating the neo-Gothic architecture.”
Visitors to St Johns are now encouraged to find their own reflection in the sea of colours, refracting the image and making themselves part of the creative process.
To see all the images of the piece, scroll through the gallery above.
Isn’t it quite an incredible piece of art? Have you ever been to that corner of the world, and if so, what was your favourite part of the United Kingdom?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
Image credit: Twitter / LizWest_Art
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