Weds Class: How Art Shapes Theology
Wed, Jan 08
|Trinity Cathedral, Portland
Go beyond art as an illustration or "decoration" of traditional Christian thought and delve deep into the notion that art is a critical player in defining Christian theology as we know it today. (In person only)
Time & Location
Jan 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Trinity Cathedral, Portland
About the Event
(In person; led by Myra Clark) Go beyond art as an illustration or "decoration" of traditional Christian thought and delve deep into the notion that art is a critical player in defining Christian theology as we know it today.
Register in advance: https://onrealm.org/TrinityEpiscopalpdx/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OWRlNGYxZjctMTFjYS00NjA5LTkzZTQtYjI0ODAxNzZlMGI2
Learn about the foundational source of images, the meaning of visual language, and the value of visual thinking, all while examining specific historical and contemporary paintings in this light. Add new knowledge and experience as you expand your theological horizons.
About the instructor: Myra Clark, a lifelong Episcopalian, embraces a wide range of work; she loves using both observation and abstraction in her painting, experimenting with mixed-media installations concerning political and social issues, and writing/painting icons. She has exhibited both locally and regionally and is represented by Blackfish Gallery in Portland, Oregon. She is currently involved with The Canopy Program, an artist mentoring group of the NYCrit…