‘The Religion of the Incarnation’: Catholic Artists Reflect on the Necessity of Beauty
There are now many talented Catholic artists working in the mediums of painting, sculpting, music, architecture and more.
There are now many talented Catholic artists working in the mediums of painting, sculpting, music, architecture and more.
Calls to remove the priest’s artwork from places of worship have been mounting around the world. Yet, extensive Father Rupnik artwork in the John Paul II Shrine’s two chapels remains in place.
The large drawing, which depicts Christ on the cross flanked by eight orange flowers, is on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of Business. It was created by Lai in prison.
Matt Lorens is also creating Catholic board games to teach the faith.
Welcome to a brave new world pitting processors against painters.
Kathleen Carr of the Chicago-based Catholic Art Institute details ‘the purpose of raising the mind and heart to God and expressing the mysteries of faith through the talents of artists, who are called to participate in God’s creative work through their artistic endeavors.’
Inaugurated in spring 2023, the Greek Catholic Museum aims to be a unique place to preserve the heritage treasures of Eastern Catholics.
‘People with a heart for art’ support those who meticulously clean and maintain precious artworks.
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