MICHELLE WEINER

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"Baptism"

Mixed-Media Silk Embroidery

DOROTHY KORN

"Abundance"

Needled Felt

JOAN RIISE

"Grace Springs Eternal"

Mixed Media Fountain

DENNIS GRABOWSKI

Victorian Floral Metaphor

Silk Flowers

History relates that during the reign of Queen Victoria in England (1837-1901) the language of flowers was as important to people as being "well dressed." The recognizable scent of a particular flower, plant or perhaps a scented handkerchief sent its own unique message. "A Victorian Floral Metaphor" is a metamorphosis from the verbal meaning of Galatians 5:22 to a visual Victorian style of the use of flowers. This Biblical reference, the listing of the nine "fruits" of the Spirit has been translated from verbal fruits into a visual presentation of flowers.

KRIS HALLOWELL

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"Father"

Cast metal with Objects and Ashes

ADAM HALLOWELL

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"Grandmother"

Blown Glass with Ashes

The water of tears is cleansing water.  This pastel depicts the washing of Jesus feet by the woman who showed such heartfelt repentance and who was forgiven much.