Two Chairs I – Straight Backs
This was the first in a series of abstract expressionist studies of two chairs that I created over several decades. This work focused on two relatively simple straight-back chairs.
Perpetual Angelus
This piece was inspired by the Angelus, a Catholic devotion that commemorates the Incarnation of Christ. It is traditionally recited three times a day, at 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM, in Roman Catholic churches, convents, monasteries, and by the faithful. The prayer is accompanied by the ringing of the Angelus bell, which is a…
Ancient Prayer to the Virgin
The Sub Tuum Praesidium (“Beneath Thy Protection”) is the most ancient recorded document exalting Jesus’ mother as a woman of glory. The papyrus scroll, dated c. 300 A.D., reflects a yearning to know the purity of the heavenly lady and an inclination to view her as a vehicle of prayer. The uplifted thrust and marks…
The Mercy Seat II
This is one of a series of drawings inspired by the Mercy Seat, a small feature on the Arc of the Covenant that the Old Testament designated as a place of exquisite holiness where mankind could engage with Yahweh. In contrast, I found joy and wonder in the New Testament’s promise of grace and a…
Neshama 5 – Hastas
This is the fifth in a series of five floral works inspired by the concept of neshama, a Hebrew word meaning, literally, the “soul” or “spirit”. It is related to the word neshima, which means “breath”. I am struck by the wonder of God’s creation as reflected in the beauty of nature, in this case,…