Churches
Another use
I am inspired by innovation and the willingness to persevere. Maybe it’s just the human spirit’s way of surviving but it is most descriptive of the American way. It’s also what I see going on in New Orleans. Every time I’ve been back, there is more progress to be seen. It will take time but the people here find a way to make life better each day even if it’s by little bits. This article, The Cultural Conversion of Cast-Off Churches, in The Washington Post describes how abandoned churches are being used for other purposes — a cultural arts center, a senior day center, a music club and even condominiums.…
Churches
It’s not that unusual to find some of the world’s greatest art in churches but here’s some unusual ways that art is being used. Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter will light the Washington National Cathedral in psychedelic coloration as part of an exhibit May 9 – 11 called Lighting to Unite: Lighting the Nation, Uniting the World. It’s free and public picnics are encouraged. It will be lit each of the three nights from sunset to midnight. Lighting as art creates visual and memorable impact as mentioned in previous posts. Another use of art in churches can be seen in the banners that we might normally take for granted but they,…
