Art Exhibit Postcard
On February 5, I held a reception for my very first solo art exhibition, with Old Town ARTbeat, a neighbourhood arts group, which identifies itself as, “neighbours supporting and promoting art in our community , featuring music, drama, poetry, words, visual arts and more.”
As a result of the art exhibit, “Saphira and Other Stories Brought to Light,” featuring my artwork (and Old Town ARTbeat posters!) that were trying to offer a material trace of Biblical narratives, many requested more information about these stories and what they mean. The story of Saphira was intriguing; that of Jephthah’s daughter was chilling.
“Unprotected texts,” Monday Study Sessions will be offered on six Mondays from March 14 to April 18. “Unprotected” simply means without embellishment or any covering. Sometimes we “protect” ourselves from texts when they become problematic, or tend to sway us to think in a way we are not ready for. To “protect” means that we create layers on top of stories so that we can easily live with them. To “unprotect” means that we strip down those layers. We may also examine how and why those layers were chosen for protection.
Our first session will be on Monday, March 14 at 10 am to noon. Participants are welcome to bring their own Bible and copies will be available as well. I will also bring a copy of Lion Feuchtwanger’s novel, Jephta and his Daughter, as it was mentioned during the exhibition. Someone wrote to me later about the The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant, about the life of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. I will also be bringing “Stories seldom told : Biblical stories retold for children & adults,” and another book by Lois Wilson.
Please wear comfortable clothing. I am not sure if we can still do yoga but I was able to secure the old SLNA office at the St. Lawrence Community and Recreation Centre,
230 The Esplanade . This room is on the level where the lockers and change rooms are, toward the eastern end of the building. I will put up signs and directions to the room.
I look forward to uncovering these stories and texts with you.
Please call if you have any questions. Thank you.
Tina Conlon
Missioner, West Don Area Ministry
Toronto South East Presbytery, The United Church of Canada
647-989-9326
westdonam@gmail.com; http://westdonam.wordpress.com
b2l.ca
