Missouri Artist Rebecca Ruppar Expresses Belief, Embraces Tradition by Creating Icons

COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE
By Amy Wilder

Icons created by Rebecca Ruppar include these of Archangel Michael,
left, the Holy Trinity, the original of which is in St. Louis, and Our Lady of Kazan.

MISSOURI---Attempting to unmask the mysteries of life, be it through science, religion, esoteric or less conventional means, we must inevitably come to terms with our own smallness in the face of the immensity of reality. Rebecca Ruppar is interested in the mystical contemplation available through Catholicism. The Columbia resident also is interested in communicating at a deeper, more powerful level through visual art. She has amalgamated her passions, combining artistic knowledge and skill with deep and vibrant faith in the creation of religious icons. Icons are one manifestation of the Christian, particularly Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, mystical tradition. [link]