THE BRASS EAGLE TAKES FLIGHT
BY FREDERICK WORRELL
There is a long tradition of eagle lecterns crafted in wood and brass, with talons grasping a globe and wings, depicting the word of God being carried to every part of the world. However, many of those seen in churches today are from the Victorian era, reviving a tradition that fell out of favour in the Reformation, with many eagles destroyed in the Cromwellian period. Newcastle Cathedral’s brass eagle is a fine one of 45 examples of pre-Reformation eagles that remain, making it a fine and treasured sacred object. In Frederick’s work the brass eagle has taken flight in a piece that evokes the symbolism and beauty of stained glass windows to surprise visitors and bring light to the Cathedral’s dark, high walls and ceiling.
ABOUT FREDERICK
Frederick is a UK-based award-winning Māori artist and designer. Frederick creates contemporary art pieces, graphic design work and photography, and commissioned pieces for individuals and businesses directly from his studio.
As an Indigenous New Zealander living abroad, Frederick has enjoyed creating and exploring his Indigenous heritage from afar in a global context. He does this by using a variety of processes, materials, theories and techniques that add texture and definition to his work style. These pieces are made to order.
Made to order 3-4 weeks for door-to-door shipping.
THE BRASS EAGLE TAKES FLIGHT
BY FREDERICK WORRELL
There is a long tradition of eagle lecterns crafted in wood and brass, with talons grasping a globe and wings, depicting the word of God being carried to every part of the world. However, many of those seen in churches today are from the Victorian era, reviving a tradition that fell out of favour in the Reformation, with many eagles destroyed in the Cromwellian period. Newcastle Cathedral’s brass eagle is a fine one of 45 examples of pre-Reformation eagles that remain, making it a fine and treasured sacred object. In Frederick’s work the brass eagle has taken flight in a piece that evokes the symbolism and beauty of stained glass windows to surprise visitors and bring light to the Cathedral’s dark, high walls and ceiling.
ABOUT FREDERICK
Frederick is a UK-based award-winning Māori artist and designer. Frederick creates contemporary art pieces, graphic design work and photography, and commissioned pieces for individuals and businesses directly from his studio.
As an Indigenous New Zealander living abroad, Frederick has enjoyed creating and exploring his Indigenous heritage from afar in a global context. He does this by using a variety of processes, materials, theories and techniques that add texture and definition to his work style. These pieces are made to order.
Made to order 3-4 weeks for door-to-door shipping.