The new London art gallery inside a Grade II-listed church with 'beautiful original features'

Hallie Taylor

28 April 2024 at 2:27 pm·2-min read

Examples from the current exhibition by Mexican artist Fabian Ramirez in Castor Gallery — The current exhibition by Mexican artist Fabian Ramirez encapsulates visitors with the bold colours and strong hints of Christianity. It runs until May 18 -Credit:Hallie Taylor

Castor Gallery now has a new home in a picturesque grade II-listed church. The building, known as Holy Trinity church is situated in the heart of Islington.

The gallery was formerly in Fitzrovia but since being invited to move to the beautiful church in Cloudesley Square, it now remains therr, impressing the locals with new artwork. The ‘angelic’ gallery opened its doors on April 6 for the first time.

In order to transform the ancient structure into a world contemporary art - the white sleek, modern walls filled with talent took Director, Andy Wicks three and a half months to build. His hard work and dedication has clearly paid off by the astonishing transformation.

A stained glass window inside Holy Trinity church which has been converted into an art gallery — Even when taking in the current exhibition by Mexican artist Fabian Ramirez, you can still admire some of the beautiful features of the church -Credit:Hallie Taylor

The church used to be in a sorry state and with so many unused churches, giving it purpose was rewarding. Andy says, whilst there are many galleries in churches, “I can’t think of any like this that try to confuse the old with the new”.

The gallery is also different from its kind as it is free entry, welcoming all visitors. The idea was to create a space that “felt somewhat alien” by challenging the norm of a “cold’ church and making it fun and decorative.

This in mind, “the church has kept its beautiful original features like the stained glass window, engraved gate and crucifix” whilst introducing sleek white walls with contemporary straight lights elongating the ceiling. There are two main rooms to see the artwork and a smaller one situated by the entrance.

Holy Trinity church in Islington — From the outside you'd have no idea there is an art gallery inside Holy Trinity church -Credit:Hallie Taylor

The current exhibition by Mexican artist Fabian Ramirez encapsulates visitors with the bold colours and strong hints of Christianity. It runs until May 18 with opening times of Wednesday to Saturday from 11am - 6pm.

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