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Left. Madonna and Child by Jacob Epstein, 1950-52Right. Stations by Roland Biermann, 2016.

Left. Madonna and Child by Jacob Epstein, 1950-52

Right. Stations by Roland Biermann, 2016.

PRACTICE WALK 7: 11 March 2016. STATIONS OF THE CROSS

March 24, 2016

stations X of the cross. An exhibition organised by COEXIST HOUSE which is part of Kings College London and is spread across 14 destinations in London.

A friend, Anna and I started at the chapel of Kings College on the Strand. A wonderful piece of high Victorian Gothic designed by George Gilbert Scott to see Terry Duffy's 'Victim, No Resurrection?' 1981 which was made at the time of the Brixton Riots. We then walked to Parliament Square to see the moving statue of 'Ghandi' by Philip Jackson, 2015 and into Methodist Central Hall so visit 'Intersection Point', 2015 by James Balmforth - a minimal crucifix turned into an X. From there a hike to Westminster Cathedral to see Gill's 'Stations of the Cross', 1915 and then another long walk to The Wallace Collection to see a series of works including a wonderful Limoges plaque based on Albrecht Durer's woodcuts.

After Albrecht Durer's Small Passion Woodcut Series, Limoges, France c. 1570-1625.

After Albrecht Durer's Small Passion Woodcut Series, Limoges, France c. 1570-1625.

Our attention is directed to Station Five which depicts Simon of Cyrene helping to carry Jesus's cross - which he does, but his tiny hand is barely visible away from the central drama, placed at the left hand edge of the panel. A quiet unremarkable action.

Then onto Cavendish Square to see the Jacob Epstein 'Madonna and Child', 1950-52. Strong and unsentimental it has immense power, and strangely I had never seen it before.

The National Gallery was our next stop to see 'The Way to Calvary' 1544 by Jacopo Bassano. A strange painting - dramatic and full of contorted backs.

The church of Notre Dame de France near Leicester Square is a well kept and glorious secret. It is a circular space which once housed a panorama, but was converted to a church in the 1950s and is so French. It has a Lady Chapel with murals by Jean Cocteau, 1956.

The Courtyard outside St Giles Cripplegate in the Barbican houses 'Stations', 2016 by Roland Biermann. A dramatic wall of red-painted oil barrels.

Then onto the offices of the Salvation Army at the Millennium Bridge to see Station Ten - Jesus stripped of his garments. 'Sea of Colour', 2016 by Guler Ates made from discarded baby clothes.

I walked over the Millennium Bridge back to Waterloo Station under a new moon. Today was a 15 mile walk...

 

 

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UTENSILS + VESSELS

Utensil 9BioEars EarplugsSilicone22 decibels noise reductionThese should do the trick for those mixed albergue dorms...

Utensil 9

BioEars Earplugs

Silicone

22 decibels noise reduction

These should do the trick for those mixed albergue dorms...

Utensil 2. A hat from a friend with scallop shell. I will look the part...

Utensil 2. A hat from a friend with scallop shell. I will look the part...

Vessel 8Snugpak 1 Season Sleeping bag with integral built-in mosquito net and anti-bacterial treatment. 18cm x 15cm  packed (850g)I have been testing it out for a few nights - give me a duvet any time but it is warm and has a handy zipped …

Vessel 8

Snugpak 1 Season

Sleeping bag with integral built-in mosquito net and anti-bacterial treatment. 

18cm x 15cm  packed (850g)

I have been testing it out for a few nights - give me a duvet any time but it is warm and has a handy zipped internal pocket for ear-plugs!

 

Utensil 10.Wilko Children's Flannel(20 x 20 cm)CottonThis was the lightest flannel on the display. I saw the little girl peeping out but am thrilled to discover that she is actually a mermaid!

Utensil 10.

Wilko Children's Flannel

(20 x 20 cm)

Cotton

This was the lightest flannel on the display. I saw the little girl peeping out but am thrilled to discover that she is actually a mermaid!

Vessel 7 Rev.AOsprey Sirrus 36L(70 x 36 x 31 cms)1.25 kgI returned the Deuter rucksack - this one is more comfortable and cooler on the back. Loaded up it weighs 7kg including water.

Vessel 7 Rev.A

Osprey Sirrus 36L

(70 x 36 x 31 cms)

1.25 kg

I returned the Deuter rucksack - this one is more comfortable and cooler on the back. Loaded up it weighs 7kg including water.

Vessel 7.Deuter ACT Trail Pro 38L BackpackSuper Polyflex, Macrolite, Microrip nylon, steel(66 x 30 25cms/ 38 Litres)

Vessel 7.

Deuter ACT Trail Pro 38L Backpack

Super Polyflex, Macrolite, Microrip nylon, steel

(66 x 30 25cms/ 38 Litres)

Vessel 5Vaude Hiking Poncho 05039Polymid 

Vessel 5

Vaude Hiking Poncho 05039

Polymid

 

Utensil 9.Credencial del PeregrinoPrinted card in plastic wallet

Utensil 9.

Credencial del Peregrino

Printed card in plastic wallet

Utensil 8. Sheep's Wool to prevent blisters

Utensil 8. 

Sheep's Wool to prevent blisters

Utensil 7.Black Diamond FLZ Walking Poles

Utensil 7.

Black Diamond FLZ Walking Poles

Utensil 6. Sensu digital pen and brush.

Utensil 6. Sensu digital pen and brush.

Utensil 5. Silk sleeping bag

Utensil 5. Silk sleeping bag

Utensil 4. Something to sit on.

Utensil 4. Something to sit on.

Utensil 3. Travel Towel 1+1

Utensil 3. Travel Towel 1+1

Utensil 2. A hat from a friend.

Utensil 2. A hat from a friend.

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