SACRED FACES OPENING RECEPTION
This exhibit is in collaboration with First Congregational Church of L.A.'s 9:00 am First Worship -- a joyful, reflective, Christian worship experience centered on art, music, and community. The service will run for seven weeks, Feb. 22-
Easter Sunday, April 5.
Shatto Chapel will be bathed in candlelight for this Eucharistic service and worshippers will be surrounded by global religious iconography, including beautiful Buddhist art, creating a multi-sensory experience.
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| (All First Worship dates 9:00 am in Shatto Chapel, runs until April 5 (fccla.org). |
All have a choice of worship time and worship style -- whether it’s First Worship in Shatto Chapel or the current Cathedral Service at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.
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A Note from the Artist
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| Andy Romanoff (fccla.org) |
Over the years, I have been struck by the nature of
Buddha [and bodhisattva] figures -- their calm, their serenity, and their evident
wisdom.
I photographed them often. Not long ago, I realized that Buddhas are not alone in these qualities. There are figures and symbols
from many religions that are intended to cause reflection, to inspire feelings of being present, and to express deeper spiritual ideas.
It seems to me that when seen together, the images resonate with one another and their juxtaposition may create new understanding.
Sacred Faces then is an aspect of my project to photograph thousands of religious icons, capturing the feelings they generate.
The images I am making are not just pictures. They are portraits, and each one attempts to see the intention of the artist who created the icon as well as the qualities the icon represents.
The icons come from many religions. By project’s end, I hope to have images that are representative of
every religion. When finished, it will be a mosaic of pictures, a wealth of images intended to generate thoughtful and
contemplative feelings. It should be rich enough to invite repeated viewings and repay those viewings with a fresh experience every time.
It is extraordinary to me that the first place these pictures will be seen is here at First Church, a place where connection with the sacred is the goal and art is offered a place to be part of that. There was a time when artists were an essential part of the sacred conversation -- and I believe art and the sacred continue to have much to say to each other. I’m looking forward to seeing my work in this setting of beauty and awe. I hope I’ll meet you during the show.
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