Art Exhibition - The Art of Devotion

The Art of Devotion

A Public Exhibition by Shaun Hickland

The Art Hole, at the Darkroom, St Asaph street

Open evening 5:30pm, 14th April 2026

You’re invited to attend the opening evening for 'The Art of Devotion', the first public exhibition by new artist Shaun Hickland.
This collection of manuscript illustrations is inspired by the devotional and illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, blending faith, beauty and cognitive devotion.

Since 2017, Shaun has been creating pieces combining calligraphy, border illustrations and illuminated capitals in his own unique style. A period in Ireland gave a Celtic and theological flavour to his latest pieces, and inspired reflections on the exhibition of original manuscripts in museums. Drawing particularly on Psalters and Books of Hours, he presents his original collection of detailed manuscript pages.

Come see this new collection, hosted by the Art Hole and the Dark Room, try your hand at simple chalkboard calligraphy and be inspired by these reinterpretations of

Original artworks will be available for purchase

Prints available on demand

Practice your own chalkboard calligraphy

A welcoming, reflective atmosphere

Complimentary wine and nibbles provided

Whether you’re an art lover, an admirer of medieval art forms, a collector looking for something distinctive, or simply curious, we would love for you to join us at the Art Hole in the Dark Room.