Private View of Take-a-Pew Art Exhibition - 3 June 2010

Many thanks to those who attended this event.  The soundscape sounded amazing as we entered the space.  The artwork was awesome and took on a new life with the backdrop of sounds.

We had two performances rather than the scheduled three in order to allow more time for visitors to enjoy the exhibits. 

It was only when I saw the photos that I realised how I must have somehow been guided to wear the cardigan that I did as it perfectly matched the colour of the recesses in the altar area.

The poetry chosen was intended to fit in with the theme of the show of rites and rituals and it was only when I was asked to write an "artist's statement" for the 8 photographs of mine that are being displayed that first one poem came through and subsequently another.  The first one "Prayers" came about through my journey via the photographs to connecting with the venue, St Augustines which I share with you now.

Prayers
The more I look at St Augustines
the more I’m drawn into spaces,
here under the altar table,
there up by the ceiling,
around into the pulpit,
through arches, between pillars,
up close with crosses,
light contrasting dark.
I wonder at shadows
curling behind metalwork,
curving into the dome,
at colour thrown onto walls by sunned windows,
prayers wherever I turn,
bringing a sense of quiet
and a return to oneness. 
                                      © Narayani L Guibarra 2010
Well done to the audience for joining in with the sounds and thanks for your positive feed back and supportive comments.