Sacred Resonance: Reimagining Christian Iconography at Canterbury Cathedral

The University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral present regular seminars on Faith, Culture, and the Arts, to exploring key themes of theology, culture, spirituality, the arts, and social justice in an accessible and inclusive setting.

This seminar took place on Wednesday 24 June, in conversation with curator Jacquiline Creswell, exploring Muraire’s series of paintings showing religious iconography through a contemporary lens, currently displayed in the Eastern Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral.

The works depict familiar icons and stories from the Bible in new modern guises. Creswell writes: "Muraire’s paintings encourage individuals, regardless of their background or beliefs, to contemplate their own personal journeys.

The stripped-down imagery acts as a mirror, reflecting the viewers' doubts, vulnerabilities, hopes, and longings for connection."

These seminars are organised by the Michael Ramsey Chair in Theology, Professor of Faith, Culture and the Arts, Jonathan Arnold.

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