In September, the Pulitzer Foundation of the Arts presented "Reflections of the Buddha." Figures, paintings and delicate wall hangings from private and public collections were exhibited in the Pulitzer's magnificent museum. The exhibition was an example of faith, culture and ceremony dating from the second to the eighteenth century.
One month later from France, The St. Louis Art Museum brought together a delicate exhibition of the works of Claude Monet featuring a large scale triptych of the artist's "Water Lilies." Other works seemed to carry the bright sunshine of Monet's beloved gardens at Giverny even on cloudy St. Louis days.
Around December, "Icons in Transformation," a solo exhibit of nearly 150 works by Ludmila Pawlowska was shown at Christ Church Cathedral, the oldest Episcopal Church West of the Mississippi. Traditional Russian style Icons, also on display, were the inspirational source for the artist's own mixed technique Icons. Fabrics, metals and wood were used to inspire self-reflection.
As 2012 got underway, children displayed contemplative illustrations of their understanding of Martin Luther's famous "I have a dream" speech at the Jewish Community Center. These events reminded me that the arts provide us with gateways to better understand ourselves, others, and the world.
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