San Miguel Icons
Contemporary Iconography by Mary Jane Miller
Women in Iconography break the rules sometimes but they conform to ancient principles.
San Miguel Icons, a collection of contemporary sacred art.
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Planted in God’s Good Soil
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Jesus tells the familiar parable of the sower, where the same seed falls on very different kinds of ground. Some never take root. Some springs up only to wither. Some is choked
GOD is Here with Us: from Exile to Resurrection
Beginning with the Genesis account of creation, the flood story tells us who has the power. Later, the testing of Abraham with Issac tells us to never assume we know the mind of God. And
In Light of Women Book Intro
In Light of Women is a book that pairs traditional Byzantine-style iconography using egg tempera with my deliberate question. Why are women’s voices rarely presented in the great feast days of biblical text and tradition?
Icon Painting
Mary Jane Miller has adopted an lifestyle dedicated to icon painting or icon writing. The Practice is a discipline of prayer. As an author as well as painter Mary Jane Miller is one of the most compelling modern iconographers on the continent of America. She is known for her contemporary sacred art collections. She describes each of her icon paintings as a visual meditation, a process by which she finds answers to the eternal questions she constantly asks herself.
“I am glad you are here exploring Contemporary Iconography – it is true that my styles and references in iconography evolved over time, and I think this is normal. I believe that iconography is an art, and that development of a style is required for every artist. I would compare an iconographic style with a language – as you grow, you learn new words, new angles seen of the same subject, and you become more confident in your use of the language. Spiritual language is particularly expansive and intriguing.” READ interview Mary Jane Miller – Bold Journey with San Miguel Icons. PDF of resume
Mary Jane Miller, an icon painter and writer and one of the most compelling modern iconographers working today. She is known for her contemporary sacred art collection.
Her fascination with contemporary spiritual and Christian art utilizing the ancient Byzantine style helps one explore the artistic and spiritual contemplative process.