Exeter College Chapel, Oxford 1977

Editor: Here we have John Piper's "Exeter College Chapel, Oxford." It's striking, don't you think? The building seems caught between a looming sky and a tranquil lawn. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Oh, I feel a delicious tension, like a storm about to break over hallowed ground. Piper, bless his soul, wasn't just painting a building; he was capturing a mood, a clash between the timeless and the transient. Notice how the vibrant blue of the roof almost vibrates against the dark drama above. Does it suggest conflict or harmony? Editor: I hadn't considered that duality. It’s as if the chapel is both resilient and vulnerable simultaneously. Curator: Exactly! Perhaps that’s what Piper wanted us to ponder – the enduring spirit amidst the ever-changing world. Food for thought, isn't it?