5 Faiths Finalists | A&OPrize 2012

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Tahlib

It's that time of the year again, when A&O members/subscribers select the American artists which have most impacted the interfaith dialogue about religion in America over the past year. During September, we solicited recommendations from you, and the following are the five finalists for 2012. Voting begins on November 1st. Are you registered to vote yet? [subscribe: here]

A&O Prize for Contemporary Religious Arts | 2012 (Pick One)

1. Lalla Essaydi (Islam in Art)
2. Mayumi Oda (Buddhism in Art)
3. Siona Benjamin (Judaism in Art)
4. Anil Revri (Hinduism in Art)
5. Mark Patterson (Christianity in Art)

"Harem" by Lalla Essydi | NJ

"Earth Goddess" by Mayumi Oda | HI

"Finding Home No. 75 (Lilith)" by Siona Benjamin | NJ

"Ram Darwaza 1" (2008) by Anil Revri | DC

"Surfing Madonna" by Mark Patterson | CA