The work will be defined by a canonical perspective which will show the many variations utilized by contemporary iconographers within traditional themes. The exhibition will be an examination of the historical place of holy images in the Christian tradition within a modern framework. Window into Eternity travels for three years and will include approximately 40 pieces. In light of the recent interest in icons, this CIVA exhibition promises to be booked solid. The show includes 29 pieces by 25 artists from the United States and Canada.
Some works are liturgical, clearly conceived to carry the weight of the liturgical tradition.
Other works are highly personal, springing from a faith journey. The show travels through 1999. The suite is in the collection of the Vatican Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, the collection of the Grunewald Center for Graphic Arts UCLA at the Armand Hammer Museum and several college and university collections. The collection tours continuously.