Kelise Franclemont

“Prayer for Rain“, an installation of copper, hologram, and sound is part of “Stations of Water” exhibition, with nine contemporary artists commissioned to create artworks, including sculpture, painting, installation, and film, in conjunction with justwater2017.org, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. From 25 September to 27 October 2017.

A single drop of water which seemingly emanates from the copper basin on the floor, travels up the pipes, to be released skywards one precious drop at a time.

It is through faith that this drop becomes the carrier of hope, as it gently floats upwards in glittering repose, taking with it prayers within all of us, whether we are creatures of land or sea.

Along with the simple act of faith in raising one’s gaze to the sky, actual “water prayers” from all over the world can be heard, beseeching whomever will listen, to revere this priceless life resource, seek rescue when we are overwhelmed, or beg relief from the peril when the rains won’t fall.

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More INFO about “Stations of Water”

• “Stations of Water” is kindly supported by St. Paul’s Institute and St. Paul’s Cathedral in conjunction with Just Water 2017 campaign which is focused on global water concerns at the local level and aims to:
  • Raise consciousness
  • Nurture shared understandings
  • Provide guidance and support to equip church leaders in advocacy
  • Build a shared community for action
• Artists participating in “Stations of Water”:
  Paul Abbott, Michelangelo Arteaga, Marilyn Collins, Kelise Franclemont, Marcela Montoya Turnill, Regan O’Callaghan, James Pimperton, Alex Roberts, and Jonathan Slaughter.
• “Stations of Water” is curated by
  Oksana Smirnova and Regan O’Callaghan.
• Click thumbnail to view/download “Stations of Water” e-flyer and exhibition guide [PDF]:
   

Exhibition details: “Stations of Water” opens 25 September through 27 October 2017 at St. Paul’s Cathedral and crypt, St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD. Paid entrance; step-free access.

Please note the exhibition is included with paid entrance to St. Paul’s Cathedral during sight-seeing hours:

Monday to Saturday
8:30AM to 4:00PM (last entrance)

Special thanks are owed to voice-over artist Vicky Tessio (for sharing her lovely voice on the soundtrack by reciting two Catholic prayers in Spanish) and to author and director of Library for Gaza, Mosab Abu Toha (for sharing his poem “Dejected they stand…” which appears on the hologram prism).