From December 1, 2024 through Dec 31, the Millet House hosted the art of Joyce Vidal-Thornburg and Heather Smith-Gearns in an exhibit entitled “The Sacred.” The work of both invites meditation and contemplation, as does that of the supporting artists for “The Sacred”, Sharon Ose, Jacob Bush and Andrea Rogers. Heather’s art, and that of the supporting artists, can now be purchased here: The Sacred: Abstracts/Heather Smith-Gearns and in the Gift Shop. Joyce’s work is not for sale but the full icon exhibit can be viewed below.
“The word icon comes from the Greek EIKONA, meaning “sacred image.” Icons are windows to the divine, pathways of prayer, often painted with a specific intention. Icons are written, not painted; the movement from dark to light and big to small represents the movement of transformation.”
The Journey
Our Lady of Kazan (Mother of God)
Tenderness Mother of God
Holy Silence – Christ Before He Became Incarnate
Jesus the Teacher
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
Jesus Pantocrator (Ruler of All)
Rublev’s The Trinity
Saint Sergius of Radonezh
Saint Brigid of Kildare
Hildegard
Saint Moses the Black
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Clare of Assisi
Saint Francis Talking to the Birds
Saint Francis in Prayer
Saint Francis Wounded – Winter Light
Saint Nicholas
Weep Not For Me
Jesus the Gardener
Jesus’ Face on a Napkin
Veronica’s Veil
Jesus Christ Redeemer
Saint Michael
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Continue on to view the work of Heather Smith-Gearns
“Eternal Bloom” • Heather Smith-Gearns • Mixed Media • 40×60 inches > “The Sacred” : Abstracts/Heather Smith-Gearns
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