"Illustrations to the Book of Psalms by Michael Jessing - a Selection"
2009-09-25 until 2009-10-09
Wells Cathedral
Wells, , UK United Kingdom

"Illustrations to the Book of Psalms by Michael Jessing - a Selection" will be on view at Wells Cathedral, Chapter House, Wells, England from 25th September to 9th October 2009. The Book of Psalms has since the time of King David been a catalyst for the examination of human emotions, ranging from hate to love and sorrow to joy. The words written by the ancient psalmists are still very much relevant in the 21st Century. For the artist Michael Jessing, illustrating the complete book, has been both an artistic as well as a spiritual journey. Michael Jessing promotes his artwork with a Free Portfolio at absolutearts.com.

As someone whose art has always been informed by the spiritual, the mythological and the imagination within, Jessing has seen the imagery of the Psalms as a way to explore his own faith. The work was begun on the 150 illustrations in 1997 with exhibitions having taken place in New York, Edinburgh, Carlisle, York, Chichester and Oxford. The upcoming exhibition in Wells Cathedral, 25 Sepember until 9 October 2009, will be followed by an exhibition in Carlisle Cathedral from 7 April until 4 May 2010. The artist hopes that the illustrations will be an inspiration and encouragement for others to delve with openness into this sacred text.

Michael Jessing was born in New York City, 1953. His paintings and graphics based on allegorical themes (commentaries on contemporary issues set in mythological contexts) have been exhibited in galleries and museums in the United States and the United Kingdom. Jessing has also worked on commissions for murals and icons in Scotland. He currently has a studio in Peebles in the Scottish Borders. Further information on the artist's work is on www.m-jessing.supanet.com or www.churchart.co.uk

A booklet of selected Psalms and the accompanying illustrations is available from the artist. Attached illustration is for Psalm 130 "Out of the Depths"

View more of Michael Jessing's work in his portfolio at absoltuearts.com http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/m/mjessing

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