ALISON THISTLETHWAITE
©david and ali thistlethwaite 2011
York Minster’s Nave
(1291-1350) is the widest nave in England, and contains famous
medieval stained glass. It is one of the most dramatic architectural spaces in the country.
(1291-
medieval stained glass. It is one of the most dramatic architectural spaces in the country.
IN THE PRESENCE
Impressions of Glory (detail) 2010 -11
Ali Thistlethwaite has shown nearly 40 paintings, many not shown before, in the nave of the great medieval cathedral of York. Later in 2011 (Sept) a smaller collection was shown in Worcester Cathedral.
‘The exhibition was a real success. The work seemed to stir something inside our visitors and many connected with its spirituality, finding peace and comfort within it. It provoked a sense of reassurance and calming in what have been very difficult times both politically and economically’. Vicky Harrison, Collections Manager, York Minster