Vessel is a curated art trail in small rural churches in Monmouthshire. Seven artworks by seven artists will be shown in seven churches, each of which is maintained by the Friends of Friendless Churches who keep them open all year round.

A community art installation, ‘Floating Field’, was suspended in the nave of All Hallows by the Tower during summer 2022, enabled by the artist Helen Maurer.

Commissioned by Art and Christianity and made in response to the current global ecological crisis this exhibition was comprised of an installation, sound walk and a film work made in collaboration with women elders from the communities of St Andrew’s Church and Shri Nathji Sanatan Hindu Temple.

Hannah Whittaker produced a large, vibrant floor installation, Parquet Picioare which was installed in the chancel at St Margaret’s Church Leytonstone.

Victoria Burgher worked with the community local to All Saint’s Church, Leyton, to make a large circular wreath of handmade chrysanthemums, the flower which appears in William Morris’s iconic wallpaper design. The flowers were made by Burgher and by members of the church community during a series of workshops. This community-built public artwork was installed on the striking, pyramid shaped exterior wall of the church, when it was commemorated with a special service.