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SUMMARY:'Adventures in Joy: An Exhibition by Max Blake'
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DESCRIPTION:2 May – 25 July 2025\nSt Andrew’s Church\, 11 London Road\
 , Wickford SS12 0AN\n\nView the exhibition and hear Max speak about his wo
 rk at ‘Unveiled’\, the arts & performance evening at St Andrew’s Wic
 kford\, Friday 2 May\, 7.00 pm.\n\nSt Andrew’s is usually open: Sat 9am-
 12.30pm\; Sun 9.30am-12 noon\; Mon 2-3.45pm\; Tue 1-4.30pm\; Wed 10am-12 n
 oon\; Fri 10am-1pm. \n\nhttps://wickfordandrunwellparish.org.uk/whats-on.h
 tml \n\n“Adventures in Joy” presents the most recent work produced by 
 artist and cleric Max Blake. It includes some of the work he has developed
  though his studies of Icons\, as well as his experiments in a more abstra
 ct and surreal direction. Max explores his own deep imagination\, which is
  fed by his wide knowledge of religion and reflections amongst other thing
 s.\n\nAs a man of faith\, much of his work expresses an exploration of the
  Christian faith. Over recent years\, Max has studied Byzantine and Coptic
  Iconography and he has used this study to develop his own interpretations
  of the icon. Much of Max’s work is highly detailed and the viewer can f
 ind many hidden details\, people\, faces and shapes in his work. This crea
 tes a joyful adventure for the eye through bright and vivid worlds. Max us
 es a range of media including oil paints\, inks and coloured pencils.\n\nM
 ax Blake was born in East London in the early 50s and then grew up in Basi
 ldon. After graduating as a teacher\, Max taught art in secondary schools 
 across south Essex. He also worked with children with anxiety and children
  with special needs. He was ordained deacon followed by priesting in the e
 arly 2000s. Although he is now retired\, Max still works as a retired prie
 st with Permission to Officiate in the United Benefice of Horndon\, Orsett
  and Bulphan.\n\nAs well as artwork Max has also illustrated book covers a
 nd books for children. He continues to exhibit his vibrant work in various
  locations\, including the Well House Gallery in Horndon on the Hill and S
 t Catherine’s Church in East Tilbury.  \n\nhttps://www.wellhousegallery.
 co.uk/art/max-blake
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LOCATION:Wickford: St Andrew
URL:https://www.wickfordandrunwellparish.org.uk/whats-on.html
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