"ART in the Service of the Church: How Consecrated Life Inspires Art"
a Conference in NE Kansas, Summer 2015
Part 1: "CONSECRATING YOUR LIFE" - Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Self-transcendence to sharing communion in the ups and downs, to and fro of liturgy. "How liturgical action expresses the consecration of our lives", conference with Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, SLD, beginning with “SACRED SPACE - the Axis Mundi/Pole of the Earth in Anthropology and World Religions” presentation with slide show with Dr. Tony Silvestri.
The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
In baptism Christians lay down their lives in the waters and so transcend their former selves to share in the triune life of the Divine Communion.
In marriage couples lie down together and so transcend themselves in generative communion.
In religious profession and ordination people lie down prostrate and so are called to transcend their former life in the communion of religious life and in presbyteral service making the community one.
In death we are laid out once again as we await the transcendence of our mortality in divine communion.
We shall explore our experiences of lying down to be raised up in self-transcendence for sharing communion. This process is renewed in each Mass where there is a double procession of the assembly toward the altar and of Christ coming from the altar to meet his body, and we are caught up in this encounter, a moment of self-transcendence when we share communion.
Schedule:
10:00-11:0 Dr. Tony Silvestri on the “pole of the earth” in anthropology and world religions.
11:15-12:15 Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, on the “pole of the earth” in liturgical action, art, architecture
lunch: sack lunch (please bring your own sack lunch)
1:15-2:15 Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, on the double procession in Mass leading to encounter and sharing communion
2:30-3:30 visit to the chapel and discussion on liturgical action in that place: Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB and Dr. Tony Silvestri
Your Instructors:
Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, SLD, is a monk of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, who completed a Doctorate in Sacred Liturgy from the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy, Rome, writing on liturgical architecture. He serves as a consultant for parishes renovating or building a church. He is a guest professor of Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium for whom he teaches graduate level courses in liturgy and Latin at the Liturgy Institute, Ealing Abbey, London. His publications on the Latin language, Liturgy and on ritual, art and architecture are available at his Abbey’s online gift shop: www.kansasmonks.org/shop. See: www.architectureforliturgy.com and www.liturgyinstitute.org and www.thelatinlanguage.org.
Dr Tony Silvestri: An acclaimed lyricist, Charles Anthony Silvestri specializes in providing bespoke poetry for choral composers, especially texts in Latin, both sacred and secular. In addition to writing choral lyrics, Silvestri is also an accomplished artist/painter, specializing in replicating Medieval manuscript illumination and recreating the techniques and materials of Gothic and Renaissance panel painters and iconographers. He is a member of the CRAA and the Catholic Fine Arts Council, and has exhibited works internationally. He has earned Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in Ancient and Medieval History from Loyola Marymount University and the University of Southern California. He currently lives with his children in Lawrence, Kansas, and teaches history at Washburn University. www.charlesanthonysilvestri.com
Self-transcendence to sharing communion in the ups and downs, to and fro of liturgy. "How liturgical action expresses the consecration of our lives", conference with Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, SLD, beginning with “SACRED SPACE - the Axis Mundi/Pole of the Earth in Anthropology and World Religions” presentation with slide show with Dr. Tony Silvestri.
The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
In baptism Christians lay down their lives in the waters and so transcend their former selves to share in the triune life of the Divine Communion.
In marriage couples lie down together and so transcend themselves in generative communion.
In religious profession and ordination people lie down prostrate and so are called to transcend their former life in the communion of religious life and in presbyteral service making the community one.
In death we are laid out once again as we await the transcendence of our mortality in divine communion.
We shall explore our experiences of lying down to be raised up in self-transcendence for sharing communion. This process is renewed in each Mass where there is a double procession of the assembly toward the altar and of Christ coming from the altar to meet his body, and we are caught up in this encounter, a moment of self-transcendence when we share communion.
Schedule:
10:00-11:0 Dr. Tony Silvestri on the “pole of the earth” in anthropology and world religions.
11:15-12:15 Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, on the “pole of the earth” in liturgical action, art, architecture
lunch: sack lunch (please bring your own sack lunch)
1:15-2:15 Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, on the double procession in Mass leading to encounter and sharing communion
2:30-3:30 visit to the chapel and discussion on liturgical action in that place: Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB and Dr. Tony Silvestri
Your Instructors:
Fr. Daniel McCarthy, OSB, SLD, is a monk of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, who completed a Doctorate in Sacred Liturgy from the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy, Rome, writing on liturgical architecture. He serves as a consultant for parishes renovating or building a church. He is a guest professor of Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium for whom he teaches graduate level courses in liturgy and Latin at the Liturgy Institute, Ealing Abbey, London. His publications on the Latin language, Liturgy and on ritual, art and architecture are available at his Abbey’s online gift shop: www.kansasmonks.org/shop. See: www.architectureforliturgy.com and www.liturgyinstitute.org and www.thelatinlanguage.org.
Dr Tony Silvestri: An acclaimed lyricist, Charles Anthony Silvestri specializes in providing bespoke poetry for choral composers, especially texts in Latin, both sacred and secular. In addition to writing choral lyrics, Silvestri is also an accomplished artist/painter, specializing in replicating Medieval manuscript illumination and recreating the techniques and materials of Gothic and Renaissance panel painters and iconographers. He is a member of the CRAA and the Catholic Fine Arts Council, and has exhibited works internationally. He has earned Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in Ancient and Medieval History from Loyola Marymount University and the University of Southern California. He currently lives with his children in Lawrence, Kansas, and teaches history at Washburn University. www.charlesanthonysilvestri.com
Part 2: MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION - Thursday and Friday, June 11-12, 2015, 9am – 5pm
This two-day workshop with instructor Dr. Tony Silvestri will focus on the materials and techniques of Medieval manuscript illumination, with a special slideshow and presentation on "The Consecrated Life and Artwork of Fra Angelico" (June 11 at 4PM). Participants will use calfskin parchment, pure pigments, gold, and traditional techniques for painting and gilding to create a small illuminated letter of their own design. For a peek at the process we will follow see http://www.charlesanthonysilvestri.com/process.html.
Your Instructor:
Dr Tony Silvestri: An acclaimed lyricist, Charles Anthony Silvestri specializes in providing bespoke poetry for choral composers, especially texts in Latin, both sacred and secular. In addition to writing choral lyrics, Silvestri is also an accomplished artist/painter, specializing in replicating Medieval manuscript illumination and recreating the techniques and materials of Gothic and Renaissance panel painters and iconographers. He is a member of the CRAA and the Catholic Fine Arts Council, and has exhibited works internationally. He has earned Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in Ancient and Medieval History from Loyola Marymount University and the University of Southern California. He currently lives with his children in Lawrence, Kansas, and teaches history at Washburn University. www.charlesanthonysilvestri.com
This two-day workshop with instructor Dr. Tony Silvestri will focus on the materials and techniques of Medieval manuscript illumination, with a special slideshow and presentation on "The Consecrated Life and Artwork of Fra Angelico" (June 11 at 4PM). Participants will use calfskin parchment, pure pigments, gold, and traditional techniques for painting and gilding to create a small illuminated letter of their own design. For a peek at the process we will follow see http://www.charlesanthonysilvestri.com/process.html.
Your Instructor:
Dr Tony Silvestri: An acclaimed lyricist, Charles Anthony Silvestri specializes in providing bespoke poetry for choral composers, especially texts in Latin, both sacred and secular. In addition to writing choral lyrics, Silvestri is also an accomplished artist/painter, specializing in replicating Medieval manuscript illumination and recreating the techniques and materials of Gothic and Renaissance panel painters and iconographers. He is a member of the CRAA and the Catholic Fine Arts Council, and has exhibited works internationally. He has earned Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in Ancient and Medieval History from Loyola Marymount University and the University of Southern California. He currently lives with his children in Lawrence, Kansas, and teaches history at Washburn University. www.charlesanthonysilvestri.com
Part 3: STILL LIFE, Study of Concept, Composition, and Color - Sat./Sun., July 25-26, 2015, 10am – 4:30pm
A workshop in pastel with Donna Aldridge PSA M-MAPS. Donna will demonstrate several key techniques for using the wonderful medium of pastels. We'll also discuss developing a strong Concept for this or any painting. Then, elements of creating a strong Composition, and finally, seeing and using Color. Then we will begin the paintings. We'll have two still life set-ups to work from. Donna will work both individually with each artist as well as sharing thoughts and information with the entire group.
Your Instructor:
Donna Aldridge PSA M-MAPS: Passing away in 2021, Donna was an international award-winning painter. She was a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the first member of the Mid America Pastel Society to be awarded both Signature and Master Pastel status. She received numerous awards for her painting. Donna was known for her broad, spacious landscapes and luscious still lifes, and continues to enjoy painting portraits. She worked in a broad range of media, though she focused works in her later years primarily in pastels and oils.
A workshop in pastel with Donna Aldridge PSA M-MAPS. Donna will demonstrate several key techniques for using the wonderful medium of pastels. We'll also discuss developing a strong Concept for this or any painting. Then, elements of creating a strong Composition, and finally, seeing and using Color. Then we will begin the paintings. We'll have two still life set-ups to work from. Donna will work both individually with each artist as well as sharing thoughts and information with the entire group.
Your Instructor:
Donna Aldridge PSA M-MAPS: Passing away in 2021, Donna was an international award-winning painter. She was a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the first member of the Mid America Pastel Society to be awarded both Signature and Master Pastel status. She received numerous awards for her painting. Donna was known for her broad, spacious landscapes and luscious still lifes, and continues to enjoy painting portraits. She worked in a broad range of media, though she focused works in her later years primarily in pastels and oils.
Part 4: ICONOGRAPHY Workshop and Retreat - Monday - Wednesday, July 27-29, 2015
Learn to paint an icon with Br Benedict Geist OSB and Elizabeth Zeller OFS. Also, a presentation on CONSECRATED LIFE with Abbot James Albers, OSB. We will paint a small icon in the traditional way as the monks did 1400 years ago, using egg yolk, pigments, and 24 karat gold leaf, on a wooden panel, with blessing of the newly painted icons by Abbot James Albers OSB.
Your Instructors:
Brad Geist: was a Benedictine monk at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison, KS. Hailing from Goodland, KS, he graduated from Benedictine College in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. He professed simple vows on December 8th, 2014. He now operates a Rosary business called Benedict’s Beads. Visit his websites: slaveoftheimmaculate.wordpress.com and benedictsbeads.com
Elizabeth Zeller, OFS: is a member of the secular Franciscan Fraternity of the Holy Eucharist, iconographer, sculptor and painter. In 2010 she founded an "International Academy of Sacred Art" in the USA and represents the European Organization of Sacred Art "Imago", Vienna, Austria, www.imago.or.at with pontifical recognition, founded by Cardinal Schoenborn. Elizabeth has served the Greater Kansas City Art Association as both President and Vice-President. She is also the founder and current Director of the CRAA, Contemporary Religious Artists Association with pontifical recognition and a member of the Catholic Fine Arts Council. She studied art, restoration, gilding and bookbinding as well as theology, liturgy and Gregorian Chant in Italy, Germany, Israel and the USA. www.elizabethzeller.com
Abbot James Albers, OSB: is a monk and ninth abbot of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kan. Born in St. Joe (Ost), Kan., west of Wichita, Abbot James grew up north of Aitchison in St. Benedict’s Parish, Bendena, Kan., staffed by monks of the Abbey. He attended Benedictine College graduating in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in theology and journalism. After working in public relations for just over a year, Abbot James returned to Atchison and entered St. Benedict’s Abbey in the fall of 1995. He professed first vows on December 8, 1996, and Solemn vows on October 2, 1999. After attending seminary at Ateneo Sant’Anselmo, Rome, Italy, he was ordained to the priesthood on July 1, 2000. Abbot James served the community as Prior for ten and a half years until he was elected as abbot by the community on December 28, 2012.
Learn to paint an icon with Br Benedict Geist OSB and Elizabeth Zeller OFS. Also, a presentation on CONSECRATED LIFE with Abbot James Albers, OSB. We will paint a small icon in the traditional way as the monks did 1400 years ago, using egg yolk, pigments, and 24 karat gold leaf, on a wooden panel, with blessing of the newly painted icons by Abbot James Albers OSB.
Your Instructors:
Brad Geist: was a Benedictine monk at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison, KS. Hailing from Goodland, KS, he graduated from Benedictine College in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. He professed simple vows on December 8th, 2014. He now operates a Rosary business called Benedict’s Beads. Visit his websites: slaveoftheimmaculate.wordpress.com and benedictsbeads.com
Elizabeth Zeller, OFS: is a member of the secular Franciscan Fraternity of the Holy Eucharist, iconographer, sculptor and painter. In 2010 she founded an "International Academy of Sacred Art" in the USA and represents the European Organization of Sacred Art "Imago", Vienna, Austria, www.imago.or.at with pontifical recognition, founded by Cardinal Schoenborn. Elizabeth has served the Greater Kansas City Art Association as both President and Vice-President. She is also the founder and current Director of the CRAA, Contemporary Religious Artists Association with pontifical recognition and a member of the Catholic Fine Arts Council. She studied art, restoration, gilding and bookbinding as well as theology, liturgy and Gregorian Chant in Italy, Germany, Israel and the USA. www.elizabethzeller.com
Abbot James Albers, OSB: is a monk and ninth abbot of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kan. Born in St. Joe (Ost), Kan., west of Wichita, Abbot James grew up north of Aitchison in St. Benedict’s Parish, Bendena, Kan., staffed by monks of the Abbey. He attended Benedictine College graduating in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in theology and journalism. After working in public relations for just over a year, Abbot James returned to Atchison and entered St. Benedict’s Abbey in the fall of 1995. He professed first vows on December 8, 1996, and Solemn vows on October 2, 1999. After attending seminary at Ateneo Sant’Anselmo, Rome, Italy, he was ordained to the priesthood on July 1, 2000. Abbot James served the community as Prior for ten and a half years until he was elected as abbot by the community on December 28, 2012.
All workshops with optional Certificate of Attendance from CRAA
Organized by Contemporary Religious Artists Association (with Pontifical Recognition). www.contemporaryreligiousartists.org
Organized by Contemporary Religious Artists Association (with Pontifical Recognition). www.contemporaryreligiousartists.org
