Eco-Conscience and Holiness: Journeys of a Pilgrim Artist through Holy Lands

A large-scale immersive exhibit of photographic works by Denis Ryan Kelly Jr.
Friday, March 15 – Sunday, May 12, 2013

Eco-Conscience and Holiness, Journeys of a Pilgrim Artist through Holy Lands is a large-scale immersive exhibition seeking to foster awareness of our role as stewards of the ecosystems in which we live, and our call to the vivid grace which is present in diverse holy sites. This work spans four continents and many spiritual traditions from the Amazon to the Sea of Galilee.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Photographic and Field Audio Recording Techniques
Friday, March 15 from Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Kelly will share the methods he employs to create fine large-scale photographs and immersive audio recordings. The core of these techniques is beyond mechanics and offers insight to the creative process of one who believes in God's wish for us to co-create. Learn how the UD community helped create the installation, Prayer at the Mount of the Beatitudes. Pizza and beverages will be provided by University Libraries.

LECTURE AND ARTIST RECEPTION

Pilgrimage is a Way of Life
Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.

Kelly will share stories of pilgrimage and discoveries of the web-of-life from experiences in Jerusalem, Kyoto, Rome, Tikal, Paris and The Great Plains. He believes God's Grace is everywhere in the universe and we are instruments of God's Grace. A reception will follow the lecture with hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

Call 937-229-4094 for more information.