Chichester Cathedral will be hosting artist Peter Walker's immersive art installation, Peace Doves, this autumn (30th September - 14th October & 21st October - 12th November) with a number of special evening viewings & events.
Peace Doves is made up of fifteen thousand individually handmade paper doves which are suspended above the Cathedral’s historic Nave. Each dove contains a message of peace, love and hope, written by local community groups, schools and members of the public.
Peace Doves is an artwork that has been re-curated for different spaces as it tours the UK. Adaptations have been seen in many Cathedrals including Rochester, Liverpool, Lichfield, Derby and Sheffield.
The Interim Dean of Chichester, The Reverend Canon Simon Holland, said:
“This transformative exhibition represents the shared aspirations of our vibrant community here within the Chichester District, and Diocese. So far we have received messages relating to peace for places experiencing conflict, commitments to becoming more environmental sustainable, as well as people offering words of wisdom for younger generations. We invite you to join us in a celebration of togetherness, and to experience the power of art in fostering understanding and inspiring change.”
Peace Doves will be supported by a programme of events for people of all ages, including weekly story-telling under the Doves for under fives, silent discos and special evening viewings, when visitors will be able to experience the installation by twilight, and set to music by Composer David Harper.
Admission to the Cathedral is by donation and booking is not required.
When planning your visit, please be mindful of the following closures as we celebrate graduations, complete essential repairs and host special events.
Images: Peace Doves by Peter Walker Sculptor at Rochester Cathedral.