Art Gallery Previous Exhibit

Visual Prayers
by Sr. Mary Grace Thul, O.P.
On display September 1 - October 23, 1998.

The Marian Library Gallery
Seventh floor of Roesch Library
University of Dayton
8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Tel.: 937-229-4214

All works displayed are
copyrighted by the artist.

The Artist

Sister Mary Grace Thul, O.P., graduated from the University of Cincinnati, Applied Arts College, taught art and began a custom art business with two friends before entering the monastery of Cloistered Dominican Nuns, Cincinnati, 1962, and relocating to the monastery in Washington, D.C., in 1989. Her thirty-six years of monastic life have provided opportunities in various media, including sculpture, painting, and printmaking. She has exhibited locally and has been commissioned for various liturgical events, recently for the Archdiocese of Washington's "Convocation 2000."

Artist's Statement

"Visual Prayers" began with the writing of a new litany to Mary compiled of invocations used by Pope John Paul II which invited visual imaging. I have tried to express and echo something of our Holy Father's reverence and trust in Mary, who is the supreme exemplar of our response to her Son.

The inspiration for the woodcut "Vigil/Virgin" series was the readings for the Easter Vigil Mass, each Old Testament event in which Mary's supporting role is central and illuminative for our own journey.

WORKS ON DISPLAY

Seven Days woodblock print, 15"x32"	Eighth Day woodblock print, 15"x32"
Abraham! Abraham! woodblock print, 15"x32"	Now I know how devoted you are to God woodblock print, 15"x32"
Let us sing to the Lord woodblock print, 15"x32"	He is gloriously triumphant woodblock print, 15"x32"
With great love I will take you back woodblock print, 15"x32"	My love shall never leave you woodblock print, 15"x32"
*< As from the heavens the rain makes the earth fruitful* woodblock print, 15"x32"	So my word shall not return to me void woodblock print, 15"x32"
< The stars at their posts shine and rejoice woodblock print, 15"x32"	When he calls them they answer "here we are" woodblock print, 15"x32"
< I will sprinkle clean water upon you woodblock print, 15"x32"	I will place a new spirit within you Mother of God of Vilnius woodblock print, 15"x32"
< Ark of the New Covenant 23"x27"
< Morning Star soapstone sculpture, 27" high	Mother of Unity monograph, 23"x27"
< Virgin of Pentecost monograph, 15"x32"	Splendor of Beauty > monograph, 23"x27"
< Golden Dawn oil, 36"x48"	Mediatrix of Grace > monograph, 23"x27"
< Queen Assumed into Heaven monograph, 23"x27"	Mother of the Author of Life monograph, 23"x27"
< Teacher of Life monograph, 23"x27"	Mother of the Holy Family monograph, 23"x27"
< Mary, New Eve monograph, 23"x27"	Ark of the New Covenant monograph, 23"x27"	For more information, please contact: THE MARIAN LIBRARY/ INTERNATIONAL MARIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio Telephone: 937 - 229-4214

WORKS ON DISPLAY

See also: Our Lady of the New Millennium