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Model figurines arrive at Ely Cathedral

Photo credit: Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral is welcoming around 20 life-like sculptures of people.

The models will be displayed in unusual spaces around the building, such as vacant plinths inside the building.

They are the work of renowned British sculptor Sean Henry, who wanted to explore "what it is to be human".

He created over twenty polychrome figures of significantly varying scales.

I Am My Brother's Keeper is on display in Ely Cathedral from Saturday 27 April - Sunday 1 September 2024.

Artist Sean Henry:

"I am very excited to be exhibiting my sculptures in and around the ancient space of Ely Cathedral and grateful for the opportunity. 

"My sculptures, while often inspired by aspects of real people, are rarely portraits and not motivated by status as in much traditional figurative art. 

I am interested in what it is to be human and inspired by the felt sense of shared humanity."

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