Holocaust Memorial Day 2019. Hans Feibusch (Artworks)Sunday January 27th (2019)
Pilgrim’s Progress is currently hidden away from public view in the Crypt of St Elisabeth’s Church, Eastbourne, which is scheduled for demolition. Pilgrim’s Progress is unique among Hans Feibusch murals, in that it was a non-commissioned autobiographical project. As such, it is not only a rare example of British Holocaust art, but also a disturbing visual record that has enormous resonance in the context of modern anxieties about the displacement of refugees from conflict zones and the position of the British people in the history of diaspora. It is also a work of great spiritual significance and a registered war memorial. Properly preserved, interpreted and displayed, it has the potential to be a powerful educational tool in the service of peace. Send a comment
