RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK

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By Ernest Disney-Britton

At A&O, we believe Americans will overcome our resistance to religious diversity. We also believe that when this happens, American artists will lead our way. At A&O, we strive to be a beacon for religious diversity through fine art, and this week we shine our light on "Homage" by Australian artist Hyun- Hee Lee (detail above). Using pencil, ink, hanji paper, cotton thread and canvas, the work comprises a series of panels with each panel featuring texts of the New Testament translated into Korean which have been cut into strips, folded and knotted into small bows and attached to canvas . The complexity and religious dignity on display make "Homage" my NEWS OF WEEK.

In other Religious Art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Interfaith in Art: The first Thanksgiving with pilgrims and Native Americans. [More News]
• Christianity in Art: Modernist sculpture of Pope John Paul II is unveiled...again. [More News]
• Hinduism in Art: Movie "Life of Pi" directed by Ang Lee [More News]
• Buddhism in Art: Watch Korean-born artist talk about her conversion from Buddhism to Catholicism. [More News]

We need your help on our journey. Each November, the A&O Society awards the A&O Prize for Contemporary Religious Art in celebration of our vision of an America that embraces religious diversity. While voting begins each November 1st, the major nominees are introduced each week here in the A&O News of Week. That's where you come in. Please register today: [subscribe here], so that you can help narrow the gap of religious understanding in America. It's a year-long journey to engage with creators, believers, and skeptics too about the impact of the Religious-in-Art. Who is Religious Art for? It's for you.