Presenting the Predella- I finally have a published commission!

I have just finished a CAD commission for the York Art Gallery (York Museums Trust) and although I can’t show the model directly, here is a photo of me and my first ever published creation in the book for the exhibition (2012)! (Yay!)

The model will also be displayed in the exhibition space on a large panel and I’m very excited to see it!

The model is a reconstruction of an altarpiece from the medieval church of Santa Maria dei Servi (Italy) featuring panels by the Italian painter Bernardino Fungai (1460-1516), three panels which are on display in the York Art Gallery.

Divinity’s Reach in Guild Wars 2- Amazing!

As an architectural historian who also plays computer games, I am very excited about Guild Wars 2 which comes out on early release in six days! I was struck by the amazing concept art, particularly this one of Divinity’s Reach (below). 

(https://www.guildwars2.com/en-gb/media/wallpapers/)

I love the fusion between the vernacular medieval and the fortifications to create a nostalgic and impressive atmosphere. The only real-life example I can think of is Mont Saint-Michel of France with its fortifications and abbey. I’m hoping to play the technologically advanced Asura race, but this environment is tempting for another play through as a human also! 🙂

( http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/2632372/Mont-Saint-Michel-to-become-island-again.html)