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Judith McManis
Faces of Christ
(Banner - fused and painted fabrics, mostly raw silk; 5’ x 9’,
rod mounted, 1996) |
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These faces were created for a very
special friend and hang on the wall of his office. This was a
collaborative project, shared with a superb banner artist (who
wishes to remain unnamed). We had not known one another before
beginning work on this piece and for a time we each secretly
wished that the other was not part of the process. But we had
been asked to work together and that had the feeling of the Holy
Spirit to it so we persevered. We discovered talents within
ourselves that have affected how each of us has worked since. We
came to enjoy the ‘calling’.
The faces echo many of the representations of Christ throughout
history -- from the earliest times. The large face is, of
course, Rembrandt-like in its shadowy immergence. Other images
on the banner include Jerusalem and the recipient’s favorite
hiking trails, both places of great importance to him. |
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Judith McManis
has been creating liturgical art for more than thirty-five
years. Beginning in 1971, she has created striking and unusual
designs for stained-glass, banners, altar hangings, and
appointments and vestments.
A native of Iowa, Ms. McManis was educated in public schools
before earning a BFA from Drake University in 1965. While at
Drake she was an active member of Delta Phi Delta, honor art
fraternity and upon graduation, began graduate studies there.
She taught in two Iowa communities before moving to Connecticut
in 1970. There, Ms. McManis received a full scholarship at
Central Connecticut State University where she completed her MA.
She taught Studio Art and Humanities in the public schools of
Watertown, CT for 31 years, retiring in 2001.
Soon after settling in CT, Ms. McManis became a member of St.
John's Episcopal Parish in Waterbury, CT, where she began
creating art for the church. Over the ensuing years she designed
and created a large body of liturgical pieces for that Parish
and some of the clergy associated with it. Upon retirement she
relocated to Burlington, VT, setting up a Liturgical Art Studio
there. To her great joy, she has been designing and making
liturgical pieces for a wide variety of churches and individuals
ever since.
Judith McManis
Email:
laudata@verizon.net
Web site:
www.laudata.com |
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