This sculpture on the eastern wall of the Anglican cathedral in Blackburn, Lancashire is one of the most intriguing and innovative piece of contemporary art at an English church. Created in 2000/2001 by the acclaimed artist Mark Jallard and supported by the European Regional Development Fund, it is an abstract copper and steel piece, called The Healing of the Nations.
“Hydraulics and fibre optics between two copper skins make all 7 tons of the awe-inspiring sculpture slowly ‘pulse’ or ‘breathe’ creating ever-changing patterns of light. The sculpture reflects a passage from the last chapter of the Bible where the Book of Revelation describes the river of life”, tells Blackburn City website.