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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Mary Magdalene’s gospel speaks of the tree of Knowledge.
Miryam there is “a great tree of knowledge within you”. In the book, The Gospel of the Beloved Companion, Jehanne de Quillan claims it is an expanded Gospel set out in 44 chapters with verses.
When Christ meets Mary outside the tomb, is He the new Tree of Knowledge from the Garden of Eden?
Originally inspired by Sandi Rufo. When Christ meets Mary Magdalene outside the tomb, she mistakes him for the gardener. Mary Magdalene’s meeting with Christ is transformed by the knowledge of God given in an echo
Why Cry for Christ, the Deepest Prayer
All four Gospel writers include versions of Jesus’ anointing by a woman. Luke 7:36-50: “At the home of a Pharisee, a weeping, sinful woman anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive ointment and her tears, drying them
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.