Liturgical Arts: Angels
tytso May 2nd, 2008
In Church of Our Saviour’s new liturgical arts studio, our parishioners have been busy creating new artwork for use in our worship space as well as for others. These angels were designed by Rose Schulz and Hilary Eichler, and have been inspired by artwork and designs from many different countries and cultures, representing the many different faces of holiness. They were painted using dyes on silk.
All images copyright 2002 by Rose Schulz and Hilary Eichler. All rights reserved.
From left to right: Korean Flute Player; Ethiopan Angel with Cattle; Praying Angel; Djembe Angel; Angel of the Sea; Native American Water-Bearer; Angel with Turban.
All of the angels, except for the Praying Angel, were designed by Rose Schulz. The Praying Angel was designed by Hilary Eichler. The angels were painted by Rose Schulz, Hilary, Eichler, and the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera.
Angel-making
The angel design is first sketched using pencil on paper. Next, the silk is stretched on a wooden frame, and placed over the design. The design is then traced onto the silk using a die-resist compound. After the die-resist has dried, the dye is applied to the silk. Finally, the silk is ironed to set the die and make the design permanent.