Can Sacred Art Be Modern Without Losing Its Depth?
Within the iconographic community, there is a conviction that is rarely spoken aloud but profoundly shapes the way people think about icons. It goes roughly like this: a true icon should look like a[...]
Does an Icon Fit in a Modern Interior?
The question comes up regularly. Minimalist spaces, light walls, simple furniture. Is there room in such a context for a sacred work with centuries of tradition? .[...]
How is an icon created? From sketch to final work.
One of the questions I hear most often is: how is an icon actually made? What lies behind this multi-stage process, how much time, knowledge, and patience does it require? This question[...]
Are-painted icons less sacred than “written” icons?
Where did "writing icons" come from, and why language shapes what we believe about sacred art When I tell people that my passion is painting icons, I am often met with surprise.[...]