Yale Bulletin and Calendar

April 19, 2002

Volume 30, Number 26

"Christ in the House of His Oppressors" by Bruce Herman is one of the 20 works in "The Florence Portfolio."

Theme of sacrifice in biblical
literature is explored in exhibit

Twenty etchings exploring the theme of sacrifice in biblical literature will be featured in the exhibit "The Florence Portfolio," opening on Wednesday, April 24, at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, 409 Prospect St.

The works in the display were created by six artists who spent four weeks in the summer of 1993 living in Florence, Italy. The historic biblical imagery in the city's art treasures provided a context for the artists' work in the studio.

Writing in Image magazine in 1994, John Skillen said, "a common denominator throughout the portfolio is the artists' dialogue with their Renaissance predecessors." The works, he said, reflect "the context of our own contemporary setting with its peculiar fears and evasions of God's invitation to find ourselves by sacrificing ourselves."

"The Florence Portfolio" has been accepted by the Vatican Museum of Contemporary Religious Art as part of its permanent collection. The exhibition, which is touring the United States, is sponsored by Christians in the Visual Arts, a national support organization for Christian artists. The portfolio, as well as deluxe editions and individual prints, will be available for purchase.

There will be an opening reception for the exhibit 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. The display is open to the public free of charge 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. For further information, call (203) 432-5180.

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