Art Gallery Previous Exhibit

Visual Prayers
by Sr. Mary Grace Thul, O.P.

On display September 1 - October 23, 1998.

The Marian Library Gallery
7th 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 36 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]
< Seven Days
woodblock print, 15x32

Eighth Day >
woodblock print, 15x32

[Eighth Day]
[Abraham! Abraham!]
< Abraham! Abraham!
woodblock print, 15x32

Now I know how devoted you are to God >
woodblock print, 15x32

[Mother of God Wadymirsk]
[Let us sing to the Lord]
< Let us sing to the Lord
woodblock print, 15x32

He is gloriously triumphant >
woodblock print, 15x32

[He is gloriously triumphant]
[With great love I will take you back]
< With great love I will take you back
woodblock print, 15x32

My love shall never leave you >
woodblock print, 15x32

[My love shall never leave you]
[As from the heavens]
< As from the heavens the rain makes the earth fruitful
woodblock print, 15x32

So my word shall not return to me void >
woodblock print, 15x32

[So my word shall not return to me void]
[The stars at their posts]
< The stars at their posts shine and rejoice
woodblock print, 15x32

When he calls them they answer "here we are" >
woodblock print, 15x32

[When he calls them]
[I will sprinkle clean water upon you]
< I will sprinkle clean water upon you
woodblock print, 15x32

I will place a new spirit within you Mother of God of Vilnius >
woodblock print, 15x32

[I will place a new spirit within you]
[Ark of the New Covenant]
< Ark of the New Covenant
23x27
[Morning Star]
< Morning Star
soapstone sculpture, 27" high

Mother of Unity >
monograph, 23"x27"

[Mother of Unity]
[Virgin of Pentecost]
< Virgin of Pentecost
monograph, 15"x32"

Splendor of Beauty >
monograph, 23"x27"

[Splendor of Beauty]
[Golden Dawn]
< Golden Dawn
oil, 36"x48"

Mediatrix of Grace >
monograph, 23"x27"

[Mediatrix of Grace]
[Queen Assumed into Heaven]
< Queen Assumed into Heaven
monograph, 23"x27"

Mother of the Author of Life >
monograph, 23"x27"

[Mother of the Author of Life]
[Teacher of Life]
< Teacher of Life
monograph, 23"x27"

Mother of the Holy Family >
monograph, 23"x27"

[Mother of the Holy Family]
[Mary, New Eve]
< Mary, New Eve
monograph, 23"x27"

Ark of the New Covenant >
monograph, 23"x27"

[Ark of the New Covenant]
For more information, please contact:

THE MARIAN LIBRARY/
INTERNATIONAL MARIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Telephone: 937 - 229-4214

See also: Our Lady of the New Millennium


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