SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Limewood. 40 x 24cm
Inspired by Tarkovsky's film, Andrei Rublev and his comment "Simplicity without flourishes", this piece was based on the Russian icon painter's image of Saint John Chrysostom. His outerwear seemed like something that would be interesting to reinterpret in pieces of wood. I knew of SJC from my Tolle Legge research; apparently he had a love for St Paul that was so strong he wanted to feel his presence physically and to eat him.
This piece was included in the Fringe Arts Bath Open Art Prize at 44AD Gallery in Bath, October 2025. It is available to buy. POA.
