Commissioned as a tribute to the Special Air Service on the 75th anniversary of its foundation, artist John Maine’s memorial, Ascension, was dedicated in Hereford Cathedral in 2017. Comprising a stone sculpture and a stained glass window above, its construction and installation involved a host of skilled craftspeople; this well-illustrated commemorative volume traces the work’s progress from original brief and artist’s sketches to the unveiling of the final artwork.
Commissioned to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the
Special Air Service, the Ascension memorial by renowned artist John
Maine RA is a powerful presence in this ancient building. The memorial
comprises a spectacular stained-glass window above a polished blue stone
sculpture below, presenting the viewer with a journey from darkness to
light, from quiet contemplation to richly colourful light that becomes
brighter and more vibrant as the eye is drawn upwards. This beautifully
illustrated book tells the story of the commission in the words of the
Regiment, the cathedral community and the artist himself, from first
thoughts to final installation.
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