Channel Islander,
Karen, writes icons in Jersey where she was born and exhibits in
Jersey and France. This website showcases Karen's work. Now
retired, Karen continues to persue her passion for art. 'iconspirit studios’, set up
in November 2008 to fulfil Karen's passion for writing icons,.is
no longer a commercial venture
"The whole process of writing an icon is a theological journey
from the bare board of the crucifixion to the luminous colours
of the resurrection. The writing of icons is according to traditional techniques.
These I have learnt over the years through several courses in iconography; the history of
iconography, scripture and iconography and conciliar
iconography. As well as practical courses; such as drawing the
icon, painting, gilding and designing the icon."
"An Icon is a sacred Christian image. It has been an important
part of Christian prayer for over a thousand years in both the
way it is crafted and portrayed. It is the written Word of God
in visual form. The Word of God that inspires, teaches and
resonates the love of God. An icon acts as a window to the
Divine, we can look through it and see statements of the
Christian Faith. It is an awe inspiring way of telling the
'Truths' about the Christian story for those who can read its
language"
An icon is a
very special piece of Christian Art. It is prayfully hand
crafted using traditional techniques and is a focus for prayer
in the home and/or Church.
To read about the writing of the icon and
its craft click here
Professor D.W. Parsons' Blog Wayne Parsons is Professor of Public
Policy at Queen Mary, University of London. He has published
widely in academic journals and has worked in the UK and
abroad as a lecturer and consultant in the public, private
and voluntary sectors.
Click here for an extract from his Blog
of Friday, 4 October 2013.
My Earthday Icon will be displayed at the Icons for Unity
Exhibition in London on
15th,16th,17th November 2018
The British Association of
Iconographers BAI Exhibition - October 2015
BAI Exhibition of Members Icons - ‘Icons for Peace 2015’ - took place
in October at St Saviour's Church, St George's Square, London,
The exhibition "Icons of Peace" was opened by His Eminence
Archbishop Gregorios of Thyateira (Ecumenical Patriarchate). .His Eminence was elected Archbishop by the Sacred Synod
of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on 16th April 1988 and his
enthronement took place at the Cathedral of Sta. Sophia in West
London.
I was so lucky to have the chance to exhibit 6 small icons in
this exhibition.
