'I see the Four-fold man, Humanity in deadly sleep'; Ben Edge and the Children of Albion, Fitzrovia Chapel
A chapel marooned in a corporate square becomes a glittering folk altarpiece. I wandered the Fitzrovia Chapel and give a close London art review of Ben Edge's The Children of Albion in the chancel, tracing Blakean echoes, Bosch-like detail, context on folklore rising and why the show matters.
Rolly's Take
You’ll find a kindred spirit here if you’re drawn to the intersections of history and artistry, particularly where the shadows of the past flicker against the starkness of modernity. This blog resonates with those who wander through forgotten spaces, seeking stories hidden within their walls, and who appreciate the delicate balance of tradition and contemporary expression. It delves into the soulful quest for identity amid a cultural landscape that often feels sterile, inviting you to explore the revival of folk traditions as a means to navigate our collective consciousness. In its embrace of the uncanny and the beautiful, it offers a reflective pause for anyone yearning to awaken from the ‘deadly sleep’ of the present.