The recently-begun series of monochromes comes out of a line of research of deconstructionist philosophy and the potential and actual application for artists. These quickly painted, monochromatic pieces reflect a notion regarding imagery, power, and their roles within...
With the eclipse of religion in the West, the art museum has replaced the cathedral as the building type with the greatest architectural, social, and spiritual significance in a community. One could cite many facts to support this claim, but only one is needed: the commissions sought by and awarded to the most highly regarded architects in our day. Nine out of ten are for museums.
I am an artist. I make things. I paint pictures. I make things and paint pictures and tell stories.
I caught this monk lighting the votive candles at San Miniato al Monte, in Florence, Italy, in preparation for a vespers service; I was able to shoot with available light by using ISO 1600.
My resume says that I am a “moral entrepreneur, educational reformer, and cultural change agent.” It sounds pretty complicated and grandiose when stated this way, but it’s a good summary of what I have done in my life. I’m a visionary: rarely satisfied with what is, always longing for what can be.
From the series Woman, a cycle of paintings about the stages of life for a woman—and a metaphoric evocation of the body/Bride of Christ.
I was asked if I would like to respond to the December 12 Comment symposium "Good news?", based on the Commentary magazine essay, "Crime, Drugs, and Welfare—and Other Good News," written by my colleague Yuval Levin and me. I'm delighted to do so, and will respond in...
Meet Eduardo Verástegui. He's been called the "Brad Pitt of Mexico" and a "Tijuana Tom Cruise." He stars in Bella, a film that garnered number-one rankings since it appeared in U.S. theaters last month—a film that won the Toronto Film Festival in 2006 and is in the...
I love shopping as much as the next girl, but my clothes and I have a less amicable relationship. I'd like to think it's because I am so consumed by other loftier pursuits. More likely, I'm a bit weird.My wardrobe and I have a rocky history. I went to a private,...
The church hasn't quite figured out what to make of Hollywood, have we? We decry the dark side of entertainment: the explicit sexuality and violence, the crass humor, the dehumanizing fascination with idealized celebrities whose fame eats them from the inside. We talk...
Commending an ecclesial mystic on her sesquicentennial.
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