Latest light and sound projection is 'historically correct' for cathedral

Exeter Cathedral’s latest sound and light exhibition - which is now in its fifth year - has been attracting large crowds.

The latest display is called 'Time' and the projections inside include some of the text from the H.G. Wells’ novel: The Time Machine.

Artistic director Peter Walker says historically cathedrals always showcased the art of the era, adding: "These spaces are designed for people of all backgrounds to come, they are designed as community spaces.

"They are often known for different reasons but actually when they were first built they were places where art flourished.

"Essentially what we're doing is putting some colour and sound back into these buildings which was here and was the intention of these buildings when they were first built.

"The projections are quite different to how they building has been seen before but are historically correct."

The Very Reverend Jonathan Greener, Dean of Exeter, said: “Here at Exeter Cathedral, we are especially excited by this year’s sound and light show, which will provoke our imaginations to meld together science and history, as we explore this complex thing we call ‘time.’

"And for the first time, not only will it explore the magnificent architecture of the cathedral’s nave, but also shine a light on our 13th century Chapter House and brand-new Friends’ Cloister Gallery."

Mr Walker added: "Exeter Cathedral is one of the country’s most beautiful places, and returning to the cathedral and creating our fifth installation here is a great privilege. We create fine art on an epic scale, and spend a great deal of time reworking our installations to fit within the remarkable spaces.

“What is fantastic in Exeter is that our Luxmuralis installations have become a great tradition for people, many returning year after year to experience how we bathe the architecture in light and sound."

There's more about the projections here

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