The Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art
DAVID JUDSON, DIRECTOR
PRESENTS IN THE MAIN GALLERY
THE S -WORD: PART II
“Sacred” BYZANTINE & COPTIC ICONS: A LIVING TRADITION
by contemporary artists Fr. Ilie Dantes, Adrian Iurco and Dr. Stephane René
Curated by Prof. Ronald E. Steen, Art Historian and Art Educator
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This exhibition celebrates the sacred art of the Orthodox Church in its many forms and demonstrates that iconography is still practiced today, and to some extent, experiencing a renaissance in countries like Egypt and Russia. Even in our own overwhelmingly materialistic society, interest is growing for this sacred art form, not only for its aesthetic and artistic qualities, but for its profound spirituality. These works have been created for devotional and sacred environments.
The S -Word: Part I
The State of “Spirituality” in Contemporary Art
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In the Hall Gallery a mini version of the group exhibition held over by popular demand of work exhibited in Southern California by contemporary artists from 1979/1980 to the presented created not for sacred environments. Works by Lynn Aldrich, Sandow Birk, Rob Clayton, Einer & Jamex de la Torre, Daniel Martin Diaz, Mark Ryden, Fred Stonehouse, Ruth Weisberg and Patty Wickman. A catalogue accompanies this exhibition. |
Exhibition Dates: Monday, January 22 through Saturday, March 31, 2007
Gallery hours: Mon.- Fri. 10 to 3, & 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1-4
ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS
For all the below art education programs enrollment & pre-payment
call Mon.-Fri. 9-1, (323) 255-0131
MASTER PAINTING CLASS IN THE “Neo-Coptic” STYLE
with Dr. Stephane René
Over the 5 day class the Holy Face will be written according to the canons of the Neo-Coptic School. Subjects explored will include the use of geometry and symbolism as well as the technique of egg tempera on gesso.
Mon. – Fri., Feb. 19-23, 10-12 a.m. & 2-4 p.m.
$700.00 pre-paid. Limited to 15 registrants
Students are expected to bring their own brushes, #2, 5 and 8 pure sables
and palette.
All other materials are included.
TOUR OF THE EXHIBITON “Sacred” BYZANTINE & COPTIC ICONS
with Dr. Stephane René
Sat. Feb. 24, 4-6 p.m. Free. Reservations are required. Limited to 25 registrants
TOUR OF THE GETTY CENTER EXHIBITION “ICONS FROM Sinai”
with Dr. Stephane René accompanied by the curator Prof. Ronald E. Steen
Sun. Feb. 25, 3-5 p.m., $20.00 pre-paid. Reservations are required. Limited
to 25 registrants.
MASTER PAINTING CLASS IN THE GREEK “Byzantine” STYLE with
Dr. Stephane René
This 5 day class will focus on the Holy Face according to the canons of the School of Panselinos who was active in the 13 th century. Students will be taught the egg tempera technique still practiced on Mount Athos today.
Mon. – Fri., Feb. 26-March 2, 10-12 a.m. & 2-4 p.m.
$700.00 pre-paid. Limited to 15 registrants
Students are expected to bring their own brushes, #2, 5 and 8 pure sables
and palette.
All other materials are included.
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