The Degree Show celebrates traditional art from graduates of the School of Traditional Arts' MA programme. This year's works include Indonesian batik, Balkan wood carving, and Islamic cosmology. The exhibition features diverse materials, including paintings and decorative tiles, with a loosely religious theme. Highlighted is Xia Xia's New Jerusalem in London, depicting the city in a medieval map style, showcasing landmarks like the River Thames and churches. The exhibition at Chelsea's Garrison Chapel runs until August 3, 2025, and is free to visit, attracting those who appreciate historic art forms.
A remarkable map of central London, styled after a medieval map of Jerusalem, is a highlight of an exhibition showing this year's graduate work from the School of Traditional Arts.
The artworks are inspired by historic practices from across the world, ensuring that these culturally rich techniques are not forgotten.
Inside Chelsea's Garisson Chapel, are walls of art with a wide range of styles and materials, from decorative tiles to woodwork and paintings.
Xia Xia's New Jerusalem in London is a quite extraordinary rendering of London in a medieval map style featuring key churches and historical landmarks.
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