Liverpool Cathedral is set to be illuminated by a 40-metre-tall light artwork created by the artist Nicola Anthony. Titled Metamorphosis, the monumental light projection will see the cathedral's facade become a canvas from 6:30 PM until 10:30 PM on November 11th , as a testament to the city's vibrant spirit.
The award-winning international sculptor will present a piece where typographic structures and technological light projections are intertwined with tradition. She has taken her theme from a quote found in Kafka’s novel of the same title.
Anthony's work delves into the complexities of Liverpool's character, legacy, and evolution. As the world faces unprecedented change, the artwork seeks inspiration from the city's intricate layers, revealing the vulnerability and strength inherent in its transformation.
Liverpool Cathedral is a crucial project partner, playing a pivotal role alongside project sponsors WSP Engineers, Martin Professional, and GoboPlus in making this significant project a reality. The Cathedral is home to a number of paintings and sculptures crafted by renowned modern and contemporary artists including Elisabeth Frink, Christopher Le Brun, and Adrian Wiszniewski. Cultural Programme Manager Elisa Nocente leads on the cathedral’s contemporary art programme including commissions, installations and cultural events and collaborations with partners in the city and beyond.
Anthony's work has been acquired by museums, NGOs, and both public and private collections around the world. Her work focuses on revealing our inner humanity, and drawing threads of connection between people from all walks of life. Notable institutions where her work is permanently hosted include Steven Spielberg's USC Shoah Foundation in Los Angeles, Galway University in Ireland, The Ingram Collection of British Art, and the Singapore Art Museum. As a British Anglo-Indian artist, her research consistently centers on exposing inequality and understanding the experience of otherness. This makes Liverpool an incredible site for her work and one which Anthony has often been inspired by: a place which has led the way in the UK on delving deeper, understanding and addressing our colonial past, and working together on a shared future.
The Dean of Liverpool, The Very Revd Dr Sue Jones said of the upcoming artwork: “Liverpool Cathedral is one of Liverpool’s most photographed and iconic buildings a backdrop to the city scape. We are pleased to be able to use this for creative art projects. Our cathedral is a great supporter of art projects that connect with the people of the city alongside our incredible collection of artwork. I look forward to seeing this projection”
