New Canon Pastor appointed - Truro Cathedral

Learning Volunteers Murray Smith and Keith Sparrow
have helped to awaken interest in one of the characters
from the Cathedral’s past. Murray Smith has tirelessly
researched the life of James Bubb the Cathedral’s
first Clerk of Works. Keith Sparrow has used
this research to play him, so that school children can
learn about some of the challenges Bubb faced when
building the Cathedral. A pupil from Padstow wrote
“My favourite part was when we met Mr.Bubb, although
I still feel sorry for him.”
Interns
Sarah will be working with twelve voluntary interns
over the summer. They will be engaged in a wide
range of activities to further our knowledge of the Cathedral’s
history and to enhance our learning programme.
There are still voluntary opportunities for self
-motivated graduates who are interested in a career
in education or the heritage sector. For further information,
please contact Sarah Hughes, Education Officer
on 01872 276782 or education@trurocathedral.org.uk
Tardis Project
Liam Jolly has brought new life back to a much loved
building that during its 125 years has seen use as a
pump house, public toilet, office and now art gallery!
Not only has he created one of the quirkiest exhibition
spaces in the country but he did so with a work by
Turner Prize winning artist Martin Creed.
Considering the outrage that Truro’s newest acquisition
has caused, sculptor Tim Shaw’s scantily clad
drummer on the city’s piazza perhaps Creeds Work
No. 227 : The lights going on and off which does
exactly what it says on the tin and consists of an
empty room with a solitary light bulb going on and off
every 5 seconds may have been a step too far for
Cornwall’s capital?
‘The project is about promoting contemporary art
practice, commercial art is well and truly catered for
within the region but this is an opportunity to show an
alternative…to have Martin Creed be our first artist
here at Tardis House is perfect…yes, I was expecting
some potential hostility towards what we are doing
here but apart from one lady who was quite obviously
angered by her experience we have had amazing
feedback and the project has been an overwhelming
success’ said Liam.
The show received healthy attendance figures with a
specific art audience and general passer by visiting
the space to experience the work in equal number.
‘The feedback has been phenomenal’ explained Liam,
‘the fact the space is being used for such a creative
use has really struck a chord with the local residents,
some of which have known the building for 50+
years, locally it’s such a iconic building and to couple
it with this internationally iconic art work has been the
perfect beginning to launch Tardis Projects’.
For the moment the future of Tardis Projects is a safe
one with full support from Truro Cathedral who own
Tardis House and are happy to support such an innovative
project. Cathedral Canon Perran Gay explained
‘Just as our art installations
in the Cathedral itself often
provoke questions and discussions
about some of the beliefs
and values that we hold
dear, this tiny building at the
edge of our Cathedral Green
can add its own contribution to that kind of dialogue
between art and faith.” Talking of its future plans Liam
explained ‘It’s really developed from a simple idea of
staging a series of regular shows into a real weighty
curatorial project that will happen when it ‘needs’ too.
It’s almost an extension of my own practice and
ideas’.
With the overall feedback being that this is a project
that deserves to be supported locally the future of
Tardis Projects is worth engaging in, Martin Creed
being the first artist is an incredible start and I for one
look forward to seeing what else is lined up for this
unique project. For more information visit –
www.Liamjolly.com and www.tardisprojects.co.uk
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