His latest work, which is being exhibited at the London Jesuit Centre until 30th March, demonstrates a profound journey from sketch to sculpture, capturing the spiritual depth of Christ’s final journey.
Reflecting on the creative process, White shared:
"Most of my ideas these days begin with a sketch - a simple pencil drawing can often be the best way to reach the heart and soul of an idea. It is the first stage; contemplative and searching. This was how the Stations began."
The initial sketches served as the foundation for a meticulous modelling phase, where White used clay to experiment with three-dimensional forms. This hands-on engagement, he explains, was pivotal in distilling the emotional and spiritual intensity of each Station:
"The direct handling of this wonderful medium was certainly the most important part of the whole ‘Stations’ process, where all the possibilities are brought together into one clear, single voice. It’s the fastest and most direct way to speak, visually; a flowing extension from heart to hands."
As the work evolved, White observed a natural departure from traditional imagery. His focus shifted toward capturing raw emotion through gesture and simplicity, where hands became a central visual metaphor. This subtle yet powerful emphasis is particularly evident in scenes such as ‘Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem’, where the expressive positioning of hands conveys love, pain, and resistance to suffering.
Significantly, White’s vision extends beyond the traditional fourteen Stations. In a thoughtful departure from convention, he concludes the sequence with Resurrection as the fifteenth and final Station. This addition imbues the series with a hopeful conclusion, inviting viewers to contemplate not only the sorrow of Christ’s Passion but also the promise of renewal.
The Stations of the Cross will be on display at The Gallery, London Jesuit Centre, Mount Street, Mayfair, until 30th March. You can join Andrew White for a special "Chat with the Artist" session from 12 – 3pm on Sunday, 30th March.
For more information, contact farmstreetoffice@rcdow.org.uk | 0207 529 4829.
Individual or complete editions of Andrew White's 'Stations of the Cross' are available for purchase. A percentage of all sales will go to Farm Street's Homeless Project. Please contact Andrew for further details: andrew@andrewwhiteartist.com.
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Andrew studied Fine Art at Lincoln School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art, London. His work is held in both private and public collections. Specialising in figurative sacred art, Andrew is currently the artist-in-residence at Farm Street Church, Mayfair. To explore more of his work, visit his website: www.andrewwhiteartist.com.
Photo credit: Andrew White, images of his work courtesy of the artist.
