Comments on: The Way Of The Cross In Stepney https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:16:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bailey Jones https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/#comment-1563109 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:16:24 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=199324#comment-1563109 I love these photographs. The sense of community is there for all to see. Reminiscent of the mystery/passion plays of medieval England. If there was more funding of community arts, I think such events could once again be a feature of urban life.

Having taken part in a large scale (but nor as large as this) community drama project in 1989, I remember how good it felt to be part of something fun and meaningful.

Happy Easter.

]]> By: Paula Exton https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/#comment-1562830 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:26:57 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=199324#comment-1562830 Who is Gordon Kendall who played Jesus please?
An actor or?

Most impressed by the raw enactment & b/w shots.

]]> By: achim https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/#comment-1562816 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:09:46 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=199324#comment-1562816 A great performance and beautifully photographed. Definitely needs to be in the planned book. — By the way: now, after almost 50 years, today’s trousers have that wonderful flare of yesteryear…

Love & Peace
ACHIM

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/#comment-1562798 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:46:28 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=199324#comment-1562798 Thank you for bringing us these evocative photos of this unique community. In the US, we think of the term “re-enactors” in a certain way………..I witnessed an unforgettable vivid re-enactment at the Gettysburg battlefield ……… but I feel these people in David Hoffman’s photos bring such dedication and sensitivity to the term. It gave me so much to think about, as I looked at each face, and studied the body language of the participants. A fantastic series. Very layered.

I once took part in a 5-day Drawing Marathon, at Bard College, and our artist/leader came up with the concept to draw The Stations of the Cross. We had a male model, a bunch of huge props and bits of lumber, etc — and the five days were totally immersive and intense. Working with charcoal on huge sails of white drawing paper, we all got WAY out of our comfort zone.

“Art is the most frenzied orgy man is capable of.” — Jean Dubuffet

]]> By: JOHN CAMPBELL https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/#comment-1562775 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:22:53 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=199324#comment-1562775 Viewed through today’s modern eyes this looked like quite an amazing achievement to organise and stage. I doubt there would be enough ‘community’ spirit to pull off something this impressive nowadays. Great stories and brilliant photos with a refreshing modern twist. I wonder if school kids struggling with how history is just soooo long ago might engage better with this story of easter portraying Jesus in jeans and centurions having a quick fag break. Brilliant post, thank you.

]]> By: Christine https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/03/29/the-way-of-the-cross-in-stepney-i/#comment-1562736 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:20:28 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=199324#comment-1562736 I loved looking at the photos on this post. To see a whole community getting involved was a delight! Sad it doesn’t happen as much nowadays x

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