by Michelle L Hofer | Nov 23, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
A New Way to Pray For many Christians prayer is worded expression. Words are offered to God in praise, in thanks, in petition and confession. But how might it be different for those of us who are more visual? I have long dreaded public prayer because, I’ll be honest,...
by Michelle L Hofer | Oct 16, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
Healing Work Damn! There goes the Neighborhood!, 1998 by Hulleah J Tsinhnahjinnie Way back in college when I needed to put together a teaching unit featuring Native American culture or history, I chose to highlight Native American photographers. Later when I began...
by Michelle L Hofer | Oct 2, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
Let’s Take a Vacay Moonrise Over the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich – 22” x 28”, oil on canvas, 1822 Art can transport you to another time and place. Getting lost in a work, exploring all that the artist has given thought and attention to, can sooth the...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 21, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
Observation in Darkness Street photo by Omi Kim via Instagram @omi_kim Pause for just a moment and allow yourself to explore this photo. What do you notice? Does it evoke a feeling or emotion? One of the best things about social media is having easy access to the...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 11, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
A Mysterious World Cobblestone House by Minor White – infrared photograph silver gelatin print, 1958 (moma.org) Pause for just a moment and allow yourself to explore this photo. What do you notice? Does it evoke a feeling or emotion? What would you ask Mr. White...
