Lighting Up Thomas More at The Tower of London
A contemporary portrait of Sir Thomas More that can be seen every day en route to the Tower of London.
Since 2001, the Tower Hill Underpass in the City of London has been ablaze with vibrant modern art by expressionist artist Stephen B Whatley.
The Walkway is the main entrance portal leading to Her Majesty's Tower of London. Virtually impossible to photograph in its entirety, the spacious permanent public art exhibit - photographed here in 2007 - winds its way from Tower Hill Station, to join pathways leading to both the Tower and Tower Bridge.
Stephen B Whatley was commissioned in 2000 to create the series of 30 paintings ( all oil on canvas; ranging from 30 x 40in to 40 x 90in in size) most of which were painted on location, in and around The Tower. A momentous feat the paintings - depicting the history and sites - were complete within 8 months.
The artist has a history of public art commissions, including paintings to promote Buckingham Palace & the BBC.
The original works of art are held within The Tower and in 2001 the entire series of 30 paintings were reproduced as a permanent public London exhibit , on steel vitreous enamel panels that line the walkway above.
In 2004, following the completion of further refurbishments around The Tower, Stephen B Whatley was amongst the designers and architects presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, at a reception in The Banqueting Hall, within the walls of The Tower; at which all 30 original paintings were on show.
Whatley's work, which has been published in TIME magazine is in private collections worldwide; in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection, London Transport Museum & Westminster Cathedral.
For the millions who visit the Tower of London every year, from all over the world, these contemporary paintings that brightly capture the spirit of Royal history, are the first introduction to London's top tourist attraction; through this unique public art gallery.
Lighting Up Thomas More at The Tower of London
A contemporary portrait of Sir Thomas More that can be seen every day en route to the Tower of London.
Since 2001, the Tower Hill Underpass in the City of London has been ablaze with vibrant modern art by expressionist artist Stephen B Whatley.
The Walkway is the main entrance portal leading to Her Majesty's Tower of London. Virtually impossible to photograph in its entirety, the spacious permanent public art exhibit - photographed here in 2007 - winds its way from Tower Hill Station, to join pathways leading to both the Tower and Tower Bridge.
Stephen B Whatley was commissioned in 2000 to create the series of 30 paintings ( all oil on canvas; ranging from 30 x 40in to 40 x 90in in size) most of which were painted on location, in and around The Tower. A momentous feat the paintings - depicting the history and sites - were complete within 8 months.
The artist has a history of public art commissions, including paintings to promote Buckingham Palace & the BBC.
The original works of art are held within The Tower and in 2001 the entire series of 30 paintings were reproduced as a permanent public London exhibit , on steel vitreous enamel panels that line the walkway above.
In 2004, following the completion of further refurbishments around The Tower, Stephen B Whatley was amongst the designers and architects presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, at a reception in The Banqueting Hall, within the walls of The Tower; at which all 30 original paintings were on show.
Whatley's work, which has been published in TIME magazine is in private collections worldwide; in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection, London Transport Museum & Westminster Cathedral.
For the millions who visit the Tower of London every year, from all over the world, these contemporary paintings that brightly capture the spirit of Royal history, are the first introduction to London's top tourist attraction; through this unique public art gallery.