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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EGG TEMPERA and Icon Painting
There is nothing I have experienced as an artist as wonderful and intimate as painting with egg tempera. The idea of moving small particles of sand around with a brush to create divine image is exhilarating.
The Women who knew Jesus
Mary Magdalene was one of his travel companions present at many events recorded in the bible, yet women of that era normally didn’t speak to men in public. John 4:7 – 5:30 records Jesus’ conversation
Christian Women Today
Jesus was countercultural by embracing women who were ridiculed and silenced. Let’s stop reducing one another by cultural stereotypes and embrace each other as distinct individuals made in the image of God. Jesus was 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.