Art Exhibition Announcement: “Illustrations to the Book of Psalms by Michael Jessing - a Selection” Carlisle Cathedral Carlisle Cumbria CA3 8TZ 28th Sept - 31st October 2011 7:30 am - 5 pm Monday through Saturday 7:30 am - 5 pm Sundays tel: 01228 548151 or 01228 535169. Illustrations to the Book of Psalms by Michael Jessing - a Selection The Book of Psalms, since the time of King David, has been a catalyst for the examination of human emotions, ranging from hate to love and sorrow to joy. The words of the ancient Psalmists are still very much relevent to the 21st Century. For the artist Michael Jessing, illustrating the complete book, has been both an artistic and spiritual journey. The work has been shown in cathedrals and churches in Edinburgh, Carlisle, York, Chichester, Wells, Stirling and Oxford. The upcoming exhibition at Carlisle Cathedral will show a range of responses to the Psalms in a selection of illustrations not seen in last year’s Carlisle exhibition. Also included will be recent icons relating to the Psalms. 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 in Scotland along with conducting workshops on icon techniques. His studio is in the Scottish Borders. For further information on the artist’s work go to www.m-jessing.supanet.com www.mixastudio.com The exhibition is free and open to the Public. A booklet of selected Psalms and the accompanying illustrations is available from the artist.
Psalm 36
