Another light and art show for Exeter Cathedral

Luxmuralis inspired by the Renaissance

A popular sound and light production company is coming back to Exeter with a new show.

Luxmuralis call themselves artists and in previous years, their events at Exeter Cathedral have attracted audiences of up to 10,000 people with spectacular light projections and soundscapes, including Space in 2020 and Life in March last year.

Their new art show, which is at the Cathedral between 21 and 25 March, draws its inspiration from the Renaissance period.

Artistic director of Luxmuralis, Peter Walker, said: “We’ve seen from our previous installations at Exeter Cathedral that the architecture works in perfect harmony with the light art. 

“The Renaissance sound and light show will project famous art from Europe’s greatest period of creativity, throughout the interior of one of Europe’s great cathedrals. We can’t wait to bring the art and architecture together, and watch this amazing space transform.”

For Exeter Cathedral, the Renaissance sound and light show comes after a succession of recent art attractions, including Luke Jerram’s giant Earth sculpture, Gaia, and Threads Through Creation, an exhibition of 12 enormous, embroidered silk panels by artist Jacqui Parkinson.

Dean of Exeter, the Very Revd Jonathan Greener explains, the cathedral’s aim is to attract new visitors and deliver the Christian message in new ways: “People can come here as first-time visitors, and leave as pilgrims. The artworks we host often carry a message of hope and wonder, which also sits at the heart of the Christian faith – the artists simply communicate it in a new way, to a new audience.”

Tickets for Luxmuralis need to be bought in advance from the cathedral. Adults are £6, accompanied children aged four to 16 cost £4, and a family of four can go in for £16.

Renaissance is coming to Exeter Cathedral (image courtesy: Luxmuralis)