News Release by Kathleen Lindstrom Local Artist has Exhibit in Maplewood The art of Iconographer Deb Korluka, a long-time resident of Stillwater, is on display at the Benedictine Center in Maplewood. This exhibit is free and open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until January 24. A free will […]
ICONOGRAPHY DEMO AND TALK WITH DEBRA KORLUKA December 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE http://info.wetpaintart.com/index.php/event/iconography-demo-talk-debra-korluka/ Meet internationally recognized iconographer, teacher and author, Debra Korluka. Debra will discuss the history of iconography and her own spiritual & artistic practices within this sacred art form. She’ll also demo the materials she recommended for our […]
Icon painting kits are featured at Wet Paint in their store and holiday catalogue. These kits have been formulated for anyone taking winter icon classes. Icon class materials can be found on page 9. Registration is open for the upcoming icon class schedule: Please register by sending a deposit of $75.00 to Icon Art Studios, […]
Michael’s icons will be included in the display at the Twentieth Annual Icon Festival at The Basilica of Saint Mary. This event was chosen to be the public venue for completion of the Minnesota State Arts Board Folk and Traditional Arts Grant. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from […]
The nature of Orthodox iconography is collaborative. The icon painter does not work alone, the continuity of the practice can only be contained by Holy Tradition sustaining its truth. Michael very much appreciated the wealth of information that he was introduced into on a deeper level of sacred tradition. He realized aspects of various cultures […]
Here we shall discuss Michael’s experience in the creation of an icon that depicts the patron saints of cooks, Sts. Martha and Euphrosynus. Christ Between Sts. Martha and Euphrosynus This icon reflects a composition giving glory to Christ in the midst of serving and asking Him to bless the hands of those that prepare the […]
Icon Tour Saturday November 22, at Biserica Ortodoxa Romana, Sf. Stefan, 10:30am Deb Korluka will speak about The Holy Face and other Icons she is currently painting/installing at St. Stephan Romanian Orthodox Church in South Saint Paul. 350 5th Avenue North, South St Paul, MN 55075 651-451-3462 http://www.sfantulstefan.org This is an event associated with […]
Announcing the brochure for The Twentieth Annual Icon Festival at the Basilica of Saint Mary, November 2014 The Annual Icon Festival began twenty years ago to educate Basilica parishioners and the community about the history andy significance of Icons, a tradition that is centuries old yet still very much a part of today’s world. Interest […]
Twentieth Annual Icon Festival Exhibit: November 1–23 Icons,17th century to contemporary, are borrowed from churches and individuals throughout the Twin Cities. They are displayed in The Basilica Sanctuary. The Festival opens with a procession of Icons during the 9:30am & 11:30am Masses on Sunday November 2 Rachmaninoff All-Night Vigil—Icon Festival Concerts Saturday, November 15, 8:00pm, […]
The icon Not Made by Human Hands is also called the Holy Face or the Mandylion. The story surrounds King Abgar, king of Edessa who was seriously ill and lived during the earthly life of Christ. The king knew of Christ’s healing power and sent his court servant/painter to seek out Christ and to bring […]