Exhibitions:   Resurrection Appearances  |   Future Exhibits

RESURRECTION APPEARANCES

About the Works

Matthew 25:31-46

A series of twelve 24x18 meditative interpretations of post resurrection appearances of Jesus Christ are offered in the tradition of the stations of the Cross. A title painting and eleven appearances commonly cross-referenced by biblical scholars are painted as "stations" with three components: portrait, abstraction, and sculptural element.

Portrait:

The risen Christ is portrayed as anyone we might encounter in today's culture. The artist painted each portrait with the Gospel scripture in mind,

"Truly I tell you, just as you
did it to one of the least of these who are members
of my family, you did it to me."   (vs. 40b)

Abstraction:

An overall visual commentary is based on scripture references of the specific appearance. The horizontal glyph is a marking that refers to our spiritual journey.

Sculptural Element:

A small round seal refers to the sun as a resurrection symbol. Each is molded with a cruciform mark--the Cross being a "seal" on our own resurrection.

Created in 2003 as a thesis project for the Upper Room ® Two Year Academy for Spiritual Formation, this art is not for sale. It is available for study and exhibition by contacting the artist.

Previous Exhibitions::

• 2008 General Conference The United Methodist Church, "A Space for Prayer," Fort Worth, Texas
• National Spirituality Conference, San Antonio, Texas
• Oblate Renewal Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas
• Texas Baptist Encampment, Palacios, Texas
• St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas
• First United Methodist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas

Future Exhibitions::

• Annual Artists Exhibition, San Antonio Art League & Museum, April 5-May 23, 2009
• Becoming Human by Billy Keen, Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden, June 12-July 11, 2009
• International Renovare Conference, Municipal Auditorium, June 21-24, 2009
• The Bound Figure by Billy Keen, Bismarck Studios, San Antonio, July 9-Aug 11, 2009
• Museum of The Southwest, Midland, Texas, Nov-Dec 2009

CURRENTLY REPRESENTED

Austin Street Gallery, Rockport, Texas, www.austinstreetgallery.com

Bismarck Studios, San Antonio, Texas, www.bismarckstudios.com

San Antonio Art League Annual Artists Exhibition 2009, www.saalm.org

Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden, Dallas, www.valleyhouse.com