Contemporary Iconography in Egg Tempera
With Amy Foster
August 20 - 26, 2023
Merging botanical and liturgical art, students will engage in a contemporary icon project featuring St. Francis. Using a traditional icon depiction of the figure of St. Francis, we will learn how interacting with creation was central to St Francis’ relationship to Christ and follow his example through our own “visual foraging” of nature and creation around us.
Students will render their icons in the ancient medium of egg tempera, learning techniques and process for this earth-friendly and contemplative medium. In addition to technical skills, students will be led in meditative exercises and gratitude journaling as we incorporate prayer practices into the work.
About the Faculty
Amy Foster
In her artwork, Amy Foster (she/her) explores the intersection of hospitality, nature, and spiritual relationship. With historic ties to iconography and botanical illustration, Amy finds that homemade egg tempera paint best allows her to express her unfolding understanding of God’s character. Amy is an active member of both the artistic community and, as a Christ […]
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