RiTUAL. A ceremonial act ~ Rites used in the course of worship ~ The performance of ceremonial acts ~ The prescribed form of conducting the ceremony ~ A method of procedure that is followed without variation ~ performance with gestures, words, and objects, often in a sequestered place.
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A graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University with a B.A. in Anthropology, Kathleen (Kat) Liao has absorbed and been inspired by the art of many cultures. Her explorations of African, Asian, Celtic, European and Mexican art have all influenced her output. Geometric shapes, bright colors, and symbolic references can be found in her art. In both figurative and abstract work, Kat expresses sensations of consciousness and dream fragments through the universal languages of color and movement. She has created a repertoire of pieces through oil transfer, collage, pastel, wax monotype and watercolor. Kat's artwork won Best in Show, Printmaking, at the Ellarslie Open XXX 2013. She was awarded People’s Choice Best in Show in the exhibit “A View From Above, A View From Below,” at the Plainsboro Library Gallery, 2012.
This book visually describes the ritual of saying the Rosary, which includes the recitation of ten "Hail Mary" prayers, followed by one "Our Father" (The Lord's Prayer). What images are conjured when one meditates on Mary? The mixed media artwork contained in this book explores various interpretations, with a the common theme of a powerful yet serene figure.
