Sacred Imagery as Art
click to enlargeFeb. 17, 2003 interview in Canada Creating paintings (writings) of Christian deities on wood tablets and other materials is the artist’s contribution to the Christian faith; but as the churches evolve to suit modern demands, the centuries-old tradition has become a dying art.
Not here in Hawaii, since the arrival of Fr. Damian Higgins with his unusual gifts. As a teacher and internationally known iconographer, a school of Holy Art has been offered to many serious artists.
Fr. Damian, a priest-monk of the Ukrainian Catholic Church is a master, and has completed several icons for Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Kahumanu Community Center, Our Lady of Good Hope, and private commissions in the Islands. He is a frequent visitor and happily the Spiritual Life Center offers Icon retreats and workshops during the year including all the necessary supplies.
*See our 2005 calendar of programs for dates and times.
