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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The Planet is speaking – Are you listening?
Another way to say this is, “The Earth is listening: she sees our human dilemma, and she is calling us to pay attention.” Giving respect for what has been given to you. Have you ever
Who do you say I am? Divine likeness made into a walking icon of God.
For Marcus Borg, theologian and Episcopal priest, “The central claim of Christianity is that Jesus is the final revelation of God. Jesus is revealed and imbues nearly all of what can be seen of God
Jesus Tried to Teach Us
My face is in the dirt, my feet are bleeding from tripping on stones and falling on the gravel. I feel nothing but fear and exhaustion. I have been running back to Jesus and the
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.