Churches Aim to Reunite Flocks Through Sacred Art

COLUMBUS DISPATCH
By JoAnne Viviano

"The Guardian" by Lucas Lorenzo, Acrylic on masonite panel

OHIO--Art collector John Kohan stops in front of a dark image of an angel gazing at a German soldier and holding a hand over the muzzle of his gun. The etching by Austrian artist Ernst Fuchs is a far cry from the nearby glitter-covered depiction of angels rejoicing, painted by Rudolph Valentino Bostic of Savannah, Ga. The artworks are among three dozen angel-themed pieces that Kohan has chosen from his collection for a “From Realms of Glory” Advent exhibit at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Delaware. The exhibits fit into the vision that the Rev. Charles Wilson, rector, has for the church. He said he sees St. Peter’s as a center of art, learning, community and worship and wants the public to feel welcome to stop in. [link]

The “From Realms of Glory” exhibit runs through Jan. 6 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 45 W. Winter St., Delaware. Hours are noon to 2 p.m. Fridays; noon to 1 p.m. Sundays; and by appointment. For more information, call 740-369-3175, visit www.sacredartmeditations.com or write sacredartpilgrim@gmail.com.