I have always loved religious iconographic art. For several years I have been thinking about creating my own little version of an icon. I like the idea of making an image of a Goddess in a tradional Christian iconographic style. I think Mary is the embodiment of the Great Mother. So this is an image of a Goddess in a style used to depict Mary. This blending of ideas reflects my spiritual thinking, I have referred to myself as a Christopagan, although I recently heard a term that fits even better- Episcopagan. I made this peice to be my self portrait to go with my Water challenge quilt for PAQA. It is 4″ x 5″ painted and machine quilted with a piece of metal that I cut and embossed with a knitting needle. This is sewn on with seed beads to hold it in place.
Goddess Icon
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5 responses to “Goddess Icon”
Wonderful Goddess! And, Christopagan, love it. I was raised Methodist, even taught a couple of Bible studies. The more I read the Bible, the more I realized the “church” has little to do with Spirit. I am now a pagan, and feel very much closer to Spirit.
Beautiful, Judy! I’m glad there will be at least 3 goddess portraits for the water challenge…
This is so fabulous, I love it – it is the best one. I want one please, please, please.
She’s beautiful, Judy! Reminds me of the other quilted goddess we had in our “Episcopagan” group with Onnolee (I miss her).
She’s beautiful, Judy! Reminds me of the other quilted goddess we had in our “Episcopagan” group with Onnolee (I miss her).