I have been behind on my blog in 2019! I have been very busy with new works, preparation for my LA Visions Exhibition, and expansion of my Augmented Reality App ARt. More info on all this to come, but for now here is a quick catch up:)
Sister Wendy Beckett: Envisioning Art Curated By Graham Sheering -
Having work in an exhibition honoring such an amazing person was a treat to be a part of. Noted Pittsburgh art dealer and art critic Graham Shearing, who curated the show, describes it as follows:
“How did a nun capture the imagination of the public simply through an enthusiastic contemplation of art? And through the unlikely medium of television?
This exhibition suggests that she found the spiritual not only in religious art, but in other, unlikely sources.
Here, a collection of art from public and private collections, and the work of living artists, reveals diverse visions of the spiritual. This may require hard looking, which was the practice of this nun, following the precept of the Victorian critic, John Ruskin: ‘To see clearly,’ he observed, ‘is poetry, prophecy, and religion, – all in one.’
Artist talk in conversation with curator, collector and friend Graham Sheering -
I was really happy to do a light artist talk and discussion with Graham during the exhibition. Great hearing students speak about the show on a deeper level. The interest in the show to the Art Therapy department was a refreshing and insightful by-product as well. Some photos and the write up in the Tribune Review below.
https://triblive.com/aande/museums/seton-hill-gallery-show-inspired-by-british-art-historian/
The St. Lawrence Church Youth Group -
It was a pleasure sharing some works and speaking with The St. Lawrence Church Youth Group about my journey in my faith and the making of Sacred Art. I felt the kids really connected with the work. What a great group of young men and women!
Artist Talk with the AAUW -
I enjoyed spending time with the AAUW speaking about my work at the Murrysville Municipal Building. It was very nice to see some old friends and also nice to share some of my work with the community. Below you can find the link to the accompanying article in the Tribune Review.
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/augmented-reality-artist-will-be-featured-speaker-at-aauw-meeting-in-murrysville/