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Spectacular lights display projected onto inside of UK cathedral

It tells the story of the four Victorian stained-glass windows at the cathedral, produced by artist Edward Burne-Jones in the 19th Century.

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St. Philip's Cathedral, Bimingham. (Joseph Walshe via SWNS)

By Adam Dutton via SWNS

A spectacular lights display has been beamed onto the inside of Birmingham Cathedral in England
to tell the story of its historic stained glass windows.

The mesmerizing artwork is being projected throughout the interior of the 308-year-old building as part of an exhibition by Luxmuralis until Saturday, Jan. 14.

It tells the story of the four Victorian stained-glass windows at the cathedral, produced by artist Edward Burne-Jones in the 19th Century.

Light sculptor Peter Walker will be beaming supersized kaleidoscopic images from floor to ceiling alongside a specially composed musical accompaniment.

He says the colorful immersive exhibition called "Divine Beauty at Night" showcases artworks that should be considered national treasures.

Walker, artistic director at Luxmuralis, said: “The Burne-Jones windows in Birmingham Cathedral are amongst artworks which can be rightfully classed as national treasures.

"I have known the works of Burne-Jones since I was young and we are privileged to be able to bring these windows to life for new audiences.”

St. Philip's Cathedral, Bimingham. (Joseph Walshe via SWNS)
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Anna Pitt, CEO of Birmingham Cathedral, added: “Our windows surprise and delight visitors on a daily basis and particularly when lit up at night.

"The light and sound projections from Luxmuralis will even further enhance these beautiful treasures.

"We hope that Divine Beauty at night can be a way of getting people of all ages and backgrounds interested in and engaging with the windows – which will be even more dazzling once conservation work is completed later in 2023.

"We’re also looking forward to starting work on the conservation in the Spring, with opportunities to see the windows and the work taking place up close from special viewing platforms.”

Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones was born in Birmingham and his windows were installed over a 12-year period between 1885-1897, when the cathedral was still a parish church.

They depict Jesus ascending to heaven, the Nativity, the Crucifixion and The Last Judgment of Christ.

During the Second World War, the windows were removed and placed in a slate mine in Wales for safekeeping.

They will undergo a £900,000 ($1,098,699) renovation this March in order to preserve them for future generations.

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