At a time when the written word was rare, stained-glass window panels were used to bring stories alive. The windows at the Church of St John The Evangelist, or Afghan Church as it is popularly known, would have been marvels to the Mumbaikar of the 19th Century. Even as we speak, Rahul Singh Yadav, creative director, Floating Canvas Company (FCC) and his team are preparing for their first indoor immersive projection mapping experience, Ascension, as part of the Mumbai Light Festival that opens at the church today.

Hallowed light

Yadav, or SAGE as he is known, shares, “Projection mapping in churches has been explored around the world. Secondly, the canvas itself is so beautiful. The ceiling height and the Gothic arches ensure that the moment you step into the church it feels immersive. The projection is simply a cherry on top.”