...at Westminster Cathedral, an invitation to view some of the art of Greg Tricker, on display in the chapel of St Andrew and in the aisles. There were some things well worth viewing: among much else, some good stained glass, a wonderful image of Christ as a boy painted on wood, and a stunning carved depiction of Joseph of Arimithea bringing the Chalice from the Last Supper to Britain by boat. This last, carved out of a great piece of oak, is a fine piece of work...the Glastonbury legend has long fascinated so many of us, and here it is renewed afresh in Westminster Cathedral...
Sister Wendy, whose own books on art have made her deservedly well known, spoke about Greg Tricker's work, and then we all went for a celebration in the bookshop next to the Cathedral, where Tricker's book was launched with wine and speeches, and there was a convivial party atmosphere and much talk...
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