longing
“longing” installation detail: Carved santo of Mary and Jesus, date and artist unknown. Most likely created in Central or South America where there is a tradition, originating from Spain, of carving religious figures from wood.
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! It's the last week for my show, "longing", which is up at First Congregational UCC on the Park blocks downtown through Sunday, Dec 29th. Open today, Thursday and Friday from 10 - 2. On Sunday next, it is open from 9-1. The church has had its Advent adult education series with participants sitting right in the midst of the installation and using the art as a prompt to talk about the UN Declaration of Human Rights and immigration. It has been powerful for the participants, who have told me repeatedly that it has been an important experience in their own personal spiritual journeys during Advent. I have been very honored to have carried out this piece, made specifically for this church and for their adult education series.