The Stations of the Cross is a recurring theme used by many artists through the ages, which gives a visual representation of the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life in fourteen stages from his condemnation, crucifixion and death to his resurrection. The artworks are usually displayed in churches and other religious temples allowing believers to ritualistically follow a devotional and spiritual pilgrimage where they meditate and pray receiving enlightenment to the atoning death of Jesus Christ.

Cunningham says, ‘My work is concerned with the speculation of Christian thought in the context of the modern world. This series of work uses Christ’s experiences of suffering and transcendence as a base to make an intimately human response to emotions of vulnerability, condemnation, burdens, failure, loneliness, humility, gratitude and compassion that are universal and relevant to all.’

Christian metaphors, iconography and symbolism are integral concepts in Cunningham’s work and in this the start of an extensive series of work she will combine painting, sculpture, film and sound with ritual and performance.

Cunningham produced I – Condemnation and II – Burden the first diptych of the series during a ritualistic and reflective period of creativity during Lent 2010 directly preceding the exhibition.

Cunningham is an artist, musician and independent filmmaker based in Liverpool.

www.jenniecunningham.co.uk