Art Reflection

After researching The Tichvine Mother of God, I found that my interpretation held true to what Tichvinskaya was trying to portray. The painting is a sanctified image that is a reminder of the Mother of God. Icons in the Orthodox Church also act as "transmitters of prayer and thus are essential in Orthodox Christian worship." The pamphlet, found in the museum, also explains that these paintings have been called "windows to Heaven since concentrating on them in reverent prayer may open up the mystical channels to the heavenly realm."
It's so interesting to learn more about these religious icons and how they represent more than just color on canvas.

Art Experience

Last Sunday afternoon I visited Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art with my girlfriend. It's great to know that the University of Oregon can offer such a large collection of art to the students as well as the community. I had a great time and it was particularly interesting to see all the different types of art. What stood out the most were the Holy Icons of Russia exhibit. Every painting was very moving to me because I come from a religious background. One painting in particular stood out: Tichvine Mother of God by Bogomater Tichvinskaya. I believe that Tichvinskaya was trying to portray the importance of the mother and son relationship through Mary and the baby Jesus.

Remixing Culture Collage

I had a hard time figuring out how to put text in without having a white box surrounding it, so here are my artist characteristics from left to right.

1. Creativity
2. Individualism
3. Curiosity
4. Vision
5. Drive
6. Imagination
7. Aesthetics