Review of “Icon As Communion” by George Kordis

As an Orthodox convert in search of traditional Christian images, as someone who fled the contemporary art world to find a home in liturgical art, George Kordis‘ iconography challenges me in so many ways. Kordis’ virtuosity is undeniable and his mannerism both of form and color refer all at once to Byzantine art and to Modern and…

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An Interview with Iconographer Julia Bridget Hayes

  Julia Bridget Hayes is a talented iconographer working in Greece. Her work is a truly wonderful example of creativity within tradition. We asked to interview her and to share these images of her work that she might become better known to our readers. A. Gould: Julia, you were born in South Africa, but now…

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Introducing BART: Byzantine Arts Today

Last year I wrote a few articles on a new initiative in Canada called BYZANTIUM: Ottawa International Byzantine Arts Symposium an initiative under the direction of Lesia Maruschak.  One of the highlights of Byzantium was the opening exhibition featuring the icons of  George Kordis, several Romanian iconographers and two Canadian artists: myself and Maruschak.  BYZANTIUM’s highlight…

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An Interview with Iconographer Federico José Xamist

Federico José Xamist is a remarkably talented young iconographer of whom we have recently become aware. His work exemplifies icon painting as a fresh and living tradition. We offer the following interview to introduce this exciting artist to our readers: Gould: Federico, you grew up in Chile. How did you come to live in Greece? J. Xamist: When I…

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Ottawa International Byzantine Arts Symposium

I am quite excited to have been invited to participate in the first Ottawa International Byzantine Arts Symposium.  The Symposium is organized around the work of George Kordis and will also feature concerts, an iconography workshops and icons from other artists.  This is a great chance to meet master iconographer George Kordis. I know I am…

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