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 y age three, art had become my response to the world around me. I completed a BA in Art at PSU, then moved on to teaching and graphics. In 1985 I began attending Mt. Angel Abbey's Artists Workshop, which later became the Iconographic Arts Institute. In iconography, my experience as a calligrapher and graphic designer combine with my love of painting and my interest in liturgy, theology and spirituality. As an iconographer, I am called to assist in revealing the mystery of God made human through painting, teaching, and prayer. As a member of the Church I am called to put my skills at the service of the people of God, and to welcome each person to the mystery of Christ. |
| | Work Experience | Training | Presentations | Exhibitions | Publications | Works on Display | |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Teacher of iconography at Abbey Iconography Institute at Franciscan Renewal Center,1997— 1999, and at Mt. Angel Abbey, 1994 – 2003, Queen of Angels Monastery 2004 – present |
| Instructor at North Florida Iconography Institute, 2009 – present |
| Liturgy coordinator at St. Matthew Parish, Hillsboro, OR, 2002 -- 2005 |
| Private instructor of iconography, September, 2001- present |
| Instructor Byzantine drawing Portland, 2006 – 2008 |
| Team member of fresco project in Floyd Dryden Middle School, Juneau Alaska, May, 2000 |
| Fresco project at St. Matthew parish-- design, organize, execute, and coordinate volunteer help for 7’ x 10’ fresco project in chapel, Jan., 2000 |
| Team teacher, along with Mary Katsilometes, of monthly or alternating monthly iconography classes at Mt. Angel, Oct., 1999 - 2008 |
| Instructor of watercolor and experimental drawing for Seniors Making Art Program, at Oasis held at Meier & Frank in Portland, May - July, 1999, at Portland Art Museum, Feb. - April, 1998, Oct. - Dec., 1997 |
| Team member-fresco project in chapel for Egon Sendler, S.J., in Publier, France, Aug., 1998 |
| Assistant instructor at Mt. Angel Abbey Iconography Institute, 1996 -1997 |
| Local leader of No Limits, a woman artist's organization, May, 1994 -1996 |
| Picture-framer, 1993 - 1996 |
| Team leader of reorganization of Iconography Institute, 1991 |
| Volunteer design coordinator of liturgical art and projects used in church setting, with help of up to 20 people on each of several projects, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Hillsboro, 1983 - 1989 |
| Free lance and part time graphic design for clients including Oregon Health Sciences University (Portland), Compass Electronics (Forest Grove), FEI (Hillsboro), Country Tales, Ltd. (Hillsboro), Parent Child Preschools of Oregon (Portland), and many other clients, 1977 - 1991 |
| Taught Calligraphy to adults, Hillsboro, 1990 |
| Part-time art teacher at Portland Evening High School, 1975 - 1977 |
| Substitute art teacher at Portland and Hillsboro High Schools, 1975 - 1977 |
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TRAINING
| Continuing education conferences at Queen of Angels Monastery, Mt. Angel, Franciscan Renewal Center, Portland, Mt Angel Abbey during Iconography Institute and at Form / Reform conferenced on environment and art in Catholic worship. |
| Study of fresco and advanced iconography with Fr. Egon Sendler in Publier, France, August, 1998 |
| Advanced study of iconography under Fr. Sendler at Centre de Etude Russe, Meudon, (near Paris) France, Oct. Nov., 1992 |
| Study of iconography under Charles Rohrbacher at Mt. Angel Iconography Institute, 1988-1998 |
| Study of iconography under Michael O'Brien at Mt. Angel Artist's Workshop, 1985-1986 |
| B.A. in Art, Secondary Teaching Certificate, Portland State University, concentration in painting and drawing, 1975 |
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PRESENTATIONS
| History of the Icon—Iconographic Arts Institute, Mt. Angel, OR, annually since 1997 |
| The Living Tradition of Iconography—Iconographic Arts Institute, Mt. Angel, OR, June 2009 |
| Praying the Luminous Mysteries with Icons—North Florida Icon Retreat, Tallahassee, Jan., 2009 |
| Introduction to Icons—Presentation to guests at opening of exhibit at Pacific Lutheran University, July 27, 2008 |
| Iconography of St. Matthew Triptych—to Adult Ed group, St. Matthew, Hillsboro, OR, May, 2008 |
| Iconography and Spirituality of the Protections of the Mother of God—Iconographic Arts Institute, Mt. Angel, OR, 2007 |
| Introduction to Icons (with Mary Katsilometes)—Presentation to Namaste (Ecumenical Spirituality Group), April, 2002 |
| Introduction to Icons (with Mary Katsilometes)—Presentation to Christianity and the Visual Arts class, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, October, 2001 |
| Iconography of the Holy Family—Holy Family Parish, Portland, OR, 2001 |
| Praying With Icons -- To newly baptized and confirmed adult members of Church, yearly or biennially since 1999 |
| Speaker on iconography during series on spirituality at Listening Heart Books, Portland, March, 1999 |
| To Women’s book group about writing of icon of St. Elizabeth the Wonderworker, Franciscan Renewal Center, Portland, Nov., 1998 |
| Led Artists’ Retreat, Mt. Angel Abbey, May, 1998 |
| Introductory talk about Icons to organizers and members preparing for Seminary Tea, Portland, March, 1998 |
| Participant in panel exploring impact of religion in personal life, workplace, St. Matthew Parish, Confirmation program, Hillsboro, OR, April, 1997 |
| Two-evening adult education presentation on Iconography at St. Matthew Parish, Nov. 1996 |
| Introductory presentation to Liturgy Commission of St.Matthew. Inauguration of 6-month program to reintroduce Roman Rite Catholics to their shared heritage of Iconography, April, 1995 |
| Intro to Iconography, talk to high school students, St. Matthew, 1994 |
| The Artist as Iconographer, talk at Iconography Institute, June, 1993 |
| Art as Physical Expression of Prayer, St. Matthew Parish Adult Education, March, 1993 |
| Iconography presented to Intro to Church History class at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, October, 1989 |
| Series of slide lectures presented with Fr. Don Durand. Topics included Early Christian Art, Icons, the Image of Christ in Art, the Cross, Hillsboro, 1986 |
| Early Christian Art, lecture and slides, presented to Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults at St. Matthew Church, Hillsboro, 1983-1987 |
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EXHIBITIONS
| Icons included in exhibition Picturing Faith: Continuing Traditions in Iconography and Illumination at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, July 27-August 22, 2008, in conjunction with pages from the new St. John’s Bible exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum. |
| Icons exhibited in small group exhibit at Catholic Medical Association Conference in Portland, OR, October, 2005 |
Icon of The Incredulity of St. Thomas included in CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts) traveling exhibit:
Dadian Gallery, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C., Jan. – March, 2002
Shafer Memorial Art Gallery, Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS, Nov., 2001 – Jan., 2002
Marywood University Art Galleries, Scranton, PA, Sept. – Oct., 2001
Fourth Church, Chicago, IL, July – Aug., 2001
Cross View Lutheran Church, Edina, Minnesota, May – June, 2001
Hamilton Gallery, Montreat College, Montreat, NC, April, 2001
Northwestern College, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Nov. – Dec., 2000
Gallery W, Sacramento, CA, Oct. – Nov., 2000
Center Art Gallery, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Aug. – Sept., 2000
Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, May – June, 2000 |
| Icon of St. Mary of Egypt at Listening Heart Bookstore, Portland, OR, 1998 |
| Organization of work of Iconographic Arts Institute studens and instructors, Queen of Angels Monastery, Mt. Angel, OR, 1998 |
| Assisted in organization of iconography exhibit (which included my work) for Seminary Tea, Portland, April, 1998 |
| Display of icons at artists’ exhibit at Federal Diocesan Liturgical Convention, Seattle, October, 1997 |
| Icons displayed at Liturgical Art Exhibit and at Cathedral-fest, Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, Sept., 1996 |
| Group artist exhibit, Form/Reform National Conference on Environment and Art in Catholic Worship, Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug., 1996 |
| Exhibitor at Liturgical Arts Festival of Archdiocese of Seattle, Tacoma, WA., 1995, Bellevue WA., 1996 |
| Group artist exhibit, Form/Reform National Conference on Environment and Art in Catholic Worship, San Diego, CA, March, 1995 |
| Display of holiday banner at Tuality Community Hospital, Hillsboro, Dec. 1995 & 1993 |
| Group show of religious artwork at Mt. Angel Abbey Library, Nov., 1993 |
| Group show of works by No Limits women artists, University of Portland, Sept., 1993 |
| Exhibition of Iconography at St. Matthew, Hillsboro, Sept., 1992 |
| Display and use of banners and liturgical art, St. Matthew, ongoing since 1983 |
| Painting and drawing at opening of Minuteman Press, Hillsboro, 1982 |
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PUBLICATIONS
| Catholic Sentinel, work included in article on dedication of new office building including a chapel with fresco of Our Lady of Guadalupe (which I completed in Jan., 2000), Feb. 13, 2000 |
| Author and editor, Institute News, newsletter of Iconographic Arts Institute, Jan., 1999 - present |
| Image of icon of Jesus and the Disciples at Emmaus, inside front cover, Environment & Art Letter, Oct., 1999 |
| Wrote article about attending fresco class in France, Mt. Angel Letter, publication of Mt. Angel Abbey, June, 1999 |
| Same article on fresco class appeared in Catholic Sentinel, Feb., 1999 |
| Image of icon of St. Mary of Egypt included in press release for exhibit at Queen of Angels Priory, Mt. Angel, Catholic Sentinel, Sept., 1998 |
| Article about Servite commission including photo of my work in Orange County Bulletin, Diocese of Orange, CA, Dec., 1997 |
| Icon of St. Elizabeth the Wonderworker appears on front cover of book, Finding Our Voices: Women’s Wisdom and Faith, by Patricia O’Connell Killen, Crossroad, 1997 |
| Icon of St. Elizabeth the Wonderworker on back cover of Environment and Art Letter (published by Liturgical Training Publications, Chicago, Illinois), Aug. 1996 |
| Illustrations for The Art of Theological Reflection, by Patricia O'Connell Killen and John DeBeer, Crossroad, NY, 1994 |
| Environment and Art Letter, (Published by LT P, Chicago) author of article "Response to Form/Reform Conference of March, 1995", article, June, 1995 |
| Environment and Art Letter, icon of Elijah placed on cover, Jan. 1996 issue |
| Environment and Art Letter, iconography featured inside front cover in "Doing Good Work", Jan., 1996 |
| Environment and Art Letter, author of article which included an illustration of an icon written through the hand of Kathy Sievers, "One Difference Between Artists and Iconographers" March, 1996 |
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