reflecting our human experience
and its parallel in the life of Christ
The paintings are iconistic in that they can be windows of meaning. As we look at the images, we can reflect on the deeper significance held within them. Layers of meaning may be understood, from the personal to the universal, from the emotional to the spiritual, and from humanity to the divine, discovered as each individual looks and responds.
Although there is a conscious link to the life and teachings of Christ by the artist, she does not see the paintings as religious in the traditional sense, because they allow for personal exploration at many levels of experience, which may or may not include religious belief.
As the exhibition evolves, new paintings are being painted, inspired by the events and circumstances of the present day. They can become part of our shared human experience and a contempory expression of the ancient Passion of Christ.
The exhibition offers accompanying events, presented by the artist. The first, a workshop, with creative writing and painting, provides the opportunity for participants to use, or perhaps rediscover, their inborn creativity, and to learn how to give creative expression to their emotional and spiritual ideas. A willingness to "play" and explore, rather than any talent or skill, are the only requirements for the workshops. Any age group is welcome, separately or together.
Charlotte also offers a presentation to accompany her exhibition, "Exploring the Spirit of Creativity", in which she looks at the links between spirituality and the creative arts. It has a workshop element to it, but again, no specific talent is needed by those involved.
Charlotte is keen to develop these exhibition events. Community discussion groups, school seminars, and church quiet days are some possibilities.
The exhibtion can be shaped to specific site requirements, with a maximum of fifteen paintings shown at any one time, each with its own stand.
If you are interested in hosting the exhibition and making use of its activities, or have some suggestions for future developemts, please e-mail Charlotte at [email protected].
E. Charlotte Wright
Influenced from an early age by her native Cumbria and her Christian faith, her first paintings were abstract landscapes. Her transference to figurative painting came after her visit to Israel and Palestine specifically for this work.
Charlotte lives in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. She is married with two adult children.
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