"Venite Adoremus"
"Venite Adoremus—O come let us adore him. These words from an ancient hymn bid us to enter anew into worship of our Lord during the cycle of seasons of the church year from Advent through Christmastide to Epiphany..." writes Frank and Griffin Logue, curators of ECVA's latest on-line exhibition now published at Episcopal Church & Visual Arts. Included in the exhibition is the work at right, "Madonna and Child Boxes" by Christine Nicoll Parson of St. Monica's Episcopal Church, Diocese of Washington. Christine's watercolor celebrates Hymn 112, Hymnal 1982, In the Bleak Midwinter :
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but his mother only, in her maiden bliss,
worshiped the beloved with a kiss.
"Venite Adoremus" includes the works of 34 artists in the Episcopal community who celebrate the Christmas story through a variety of themes and mediums, all reflecting visions inspired by some of Christianity's most beloved hymns. This is a must see. It will lift your spirits, warm your soul and make you hum a hymn or two.
The Logues, ECVA's father and daughter team, did a fine job putting together this show.
Which is your favorite work, favorite hymn? What is your overall impression of the exhibition?
Jan Neal
Program Director
Episcopal Church & Visual Arts
posted by ECVA | 3:07 PM
7 Comments:
Venite Adoremus is a veritable feast for the spirit and the eyes. Griffin and Frank Logue and the artist whose work is shown have provided us all with a wonderful gift to remind us of the rich Liturgical season of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Thanks to be to all who use their talents to enrich and inspire the lives of all.
I loved the visual arts exhibit! That photo of Griffen is just beautiful and looked like what I have always thought a real angel would look like. I love all the bright colors used in the paintings and am amazed by the great talent of the artists.
I love art and have spent my whole life doing it. Thank you for showing the world that we can express our faith and love for God through art.
Thank you for such a beautiful gift this Christmas season.
Ellen
Well worth the time to view it, even right before Christmas.
L.M.
I very much enjoyed my tour of the latest exhibit. Well done!
That said, I noticed two technical problems -- there are two "broken" Next links, and the Remarques page does not display correctly with FireFox.
Thank you for this feast for the eyes and soul!
I am always amazed at how many different ways people can take one common theme and create such a wide variety of pieces of artwork. All of the pieces in the exhibit are beautiful and speak to the many aspects of the Advent season. Much thanks to Griffin and Frank Logue for curating this exhibit
'Venite Adoremus' shows the wonderful sepctrum of expression relative to the music of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Through this and other recent exhibits ('Sprit's Fire' & 'Hours') I have come to realize that there are at least two sorts of artwork being shared here. One is Liturgical Art: works that are the 'tools' of liturgy just as music, readings, & church architecture, are 'tools' for worship. The other sort could be referred to as 'responses' to liturgy or spiritual experience. Both are equally powerful and actually may 'change categories' in the mind and use of the viewer from time to time. As artists, we all do both (as well as encouraging the creativity of others) and thus remain open to God's call.
It is a true joy to have a place where artists can share their creations, responses and visions with each other and with anyone else who wishes to 'dial up'. I continue to be very impressed with the quality of the website and the content therein. Everyone to whom I have recommended it has come away feeling the same - FIRST CLASS!
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