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Hmmm - here you go, a partial tour
I did a gallery display recently at a local university, using a portion of the collection.
Here an Orthodox priest is describing various icons with a theme known as the Rublev Trinity... carved, painted, embroidered, etc.
Look here to see the entire exhibit
The wall shown below features icons from the last 20 years that I either painted or commissioned. Click the link to see more.
Look here to see the entire exhibit
Click on one of the first pictures, then you can use arrows at the sides of that window to step through the whole exhibit.
My wife explaining a monumental icon (not ours but I know the man who commissioned it, and the artist) representing the creation to a group of children.
My wife explaining a monumental icon (not ours but I know the man who commissioned it, and the artist) representing the creation to a group of children.
Nativity is coming
Some folks here know that in addition to having too many watches, I have other collections. Icons / paintings make up one of the other collections. Here are some of the Nativity scene as traditionally portrayed in churches (centuries ago) 16th Century Rus...
Your icon collection is as diverse as it is impressive.
Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures with us! Cheers Mike, Merry Christmas, Filip
Thank you! and the same to you and yours...
this is my wife’s folk art collection (with one tiny icon) Mike ...
Thats an impressive collection!!
do you have to store them in temp/humidity controlled environment?
Icons are very tough, but yes, we do control the rooms
Due to some mildew issues in past years (we are near the ocean) I keep the rooms controlled around 50-55% relative humidity and 60-70 °F with a big dehumidifier, and the central fan running 10-15 minutes per hour. We don’t have to run the a/c very often. ...
Hmmm - here you go, a partial tour
I did a gallery display recently at a local university, using a portion of the collection. Here an Orthodox priest is describing various icons with a theme known as the Rublev Trinity... carved, painted, embroidered, etc. The wall shown below features ico...
Great post
Dear All Yes,- icon's surely have a peculiar charm. I specially enjoy the byzantine look that is offen found,- long noses an almond eyes. A bit Picasso ._ Marry Christmas All. ...
