Throughout July St Paul’s will host a small art installation by the Revd Pippa Ford, an artist and a member of the clergy team based at the Church.
What the Light Finds, 2026
Painted acetate, acrylic ink, iridescent paint and light.
60 painted acetate tubes, each approximately 29.7 × 6.7 cm.
Pippa writes. “I’m delighted that Canon Paul has offered to host this installation on the windows in church for the month of July. My hope is that it might in its own way give glory to God and encourage viewers to recognise God’s light, beauty and connection both within themselves and those around them.”
The installation comprises sixty painted acetate tubes, each representing a significant connection throughout the artists life. Together, they reflect the way relationships shape us over time. Transparency became a metaphor for openness and vulnerability, while the flow of paint suggests movement and interconnectedness. Light plays a central role within the work, creating shadows and reflections that reveal aspects not immediately visible. Iridescent paint catches and transforms the light, suggesting the inherent value and divine presence within each person. The installation explores the relationship between our outward selves and what lies beneath the surface, demonstrating how colour, light and reflection can communicate connection and vulnerability.
