Tradition
The sacred tradition of iconography dates back to the first century, when tradition says that the evangelist St. Luke painted a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary in order to capture her holy countenance for posterity. Since then, iconography has held a place of privilege in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, especially during the centuries when literacy was rare among the faithful, and books rarer.
Unlike other artists who paint, the iconographer writes an icon. Unlike other artists, whose work is a form of self-expression even when the subject of the works is religious, iconographers throughout the ages have observed the holy discipline of fidelity to Holy Scripture, Church Cannons, as well as oral tradition, and the fundamental teaching of the Church.
The sacred icon is created for prayer. It is meant to draw the
The sacred tradition of iconography dates back to the first century, when tradition says that the evangelist St. Luke painted a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary in order to capture her holy countenance for posterity. Since then, iconography has held a place of privilege in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, especially during the centuries when literacy was rare among the faithful, and books rarer.
Unlike other artists who paint, the iconographer writes an icon. Unlike other artists, whose work is a form of self-expression even when the subject of the works is religious, iconographers throughout the ages have observed the holy discipline of fidelity to Holy Scripture, Church Cannons, as well as oral tradition, and the fundamental teaching of the Church.
The sacred icon is created for prayer. It is meant to draw the
Icon above is of Saints Joachim and Anne.
It is The Kiss at the Gate (acrylic and gold leaf with gesso relief on board).
St. Joachim and Anne, Mary's parents and the grandparents of the Christ child have held a very special place in the hearts and minds of Christian believers.
It is The Kiss at the Gate (acrylic and gold leaf with gesso relief on board).
St. Joachim and Anne, Mary's parents and the grandparents of the Christ child have held a very special place in the hearts and minds of Christian believers.
viewer in to contemplation, communication and prayer.
Throughout the making of an icon prayer is the main iconographer’s tool. There is a specialized language of colors, forms and symbols. Figures are stylized, perspectives become complex. And the more you are able to read in each the more you discover.
Since every icon Maria writes is prayerfully and lovingly executed, and faithfully respects the conventions of Sacred Art as established, preserved, and handed down through Church tradition, each of Maria’s icons can be confidently considered a unique, authentic expression of the Holy Spirit- true sacred art.
Maria G. Diaz has been writing icons for more than ten years. Working mainly in acrylic and gold leaf on board her works can be found in several different Catholic churches and chapels in Arizona.
Throughout the making of an icon prayer is the main iconographer’s tool. There is a specialized language of colors, forms and symbols. Figures are stylized, perspectives become complex. And the more you are able to read in each the more you discover.
Since every icon Maria writes is prayerfully and lovingly executed, and faithfully respects the conventions of Sacred Art as established, preserved, and handed down through Church tradition, each of Maria’s icons can be confidently considered a unique, authentic expression of the Holy Spirit- true sacred art.
Maria G. Diaz has been writing icons for more than ten years. Working mainly in acrylic and gold leaf on board her works can be found in several different Catholic churches and chapels in Arizona.
Sacred Icons by Maria
“Humanity at every age ….looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and its destiny.”-Blessed Pope John Paul II from his Letter to Artists April 1999
e-mail at iconsbymaria@yahoo.com
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