![]() the revelation of the living light of Christ, the witness of Salvation, the image of the glorified Church.’ It is only to this higher purpose that iconographic artisans are dedicated in their work, and consecrated, where the Holy Spirit wishes to dwell. A popular book entitled The Light of Christ, authored by Archpriest Andrew Tregubov, a well known iconographer, explains the meaning of the living tradition of iconography as ’. Instead, while remaining consistent with its Byzantine roots to create perception through light, iconography and iconographer are mandated by a living tradition to continue being Spirit bearing, and innovative. Nor should it amount to a quality of painting arranged by pricing. After spending several years in Minneapolis, Michael and Ekaterina made Arizona their home and have been painting and exhibiting at their gallery in Carefree. Iconography in our time and place should not have to amount to a revival of copying tradition. I employ mediums of mineral pigment, casein tempera, acrylic, and 24-karat gold or palladium leaf. I complete commissions of large murals, panels for the iconostasis or analogion, homes and individuals. Especially when painting an entire church, I like bringing together a collaboration of proficient theological and iconographic skills to create the best possible comprehensive iconographic program. Over the past forty years, my service to the Church has blossomed into a vocation of iconographer. I am happy to discuss your ideas and offer a quote for any custom icon. The actually painting in the church continues to proceed by my hands. Below are general quotes for common sizes. Next, Dionisy transformed our theme into a comprehensive iconographic plan for the entire church interior, and approached Alexey to sketch out the entire plan. The former worked with me to finalize the theme of Holy Wisdom which I discussed with the Archbishop and received his approval. Next, I was introduced to an Orthodox theologian and art historian, Dionisy Denisov, and the iconographer, Alexey Kozlov, both from the Orthodox Church in Russia. We discussed iconographic themes rooted in the naming of the church, Christ the Savior. ![]() Nazari studied basics of iconography by copying antique icons from his father’s collection and visiting the renowned iconographer, Archimandrite Zinon, in Pskov. Nazari from Kosiv and Matuska from Vyznytcia Art College in Ukraine. ![]() This particular project began in consultation with Archbishop Nathael, of the Romanian Episcopate of the Orthodox Church in America, who is also an iconographer but not actively painting. They both graduated with B.F.A degrees - Fr. The approach I’ve taken is a more focused thematic iconographic planning. Icons unmasterfully but piously painted can achieve the same. While the general attitude of the image is serious, it also must contain a sense of hope and consolation. Presently, I’m occupied with creating new murals for Christ the Savior Church in Humble, Texas. Rules and Prayer for Iconographers: The purpose of the Iconographer is through his images attempt to evoke a prayerful ambience and connection between the icon and the observer. ![]()
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