Extended through June, 2010

The gallery at the Monte Cassino Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is hosting Madonnas & Sacred Images – a collection of photographs by John Kennington of images of Mary taken in churches in Italy and California, and other images of faith.
The photographs will be on display through the end of May. The Madonna canvases are approximately 3x5 feet, and I do not have room to display them in my normal art show booth, so this is the only opportunity to see them.

The gallery is open to the public during events at the MPAC, and receptions will be scheduled to
allow access at other times.

An Opening Reception is Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 1:00-4:30 p.m.

A final reception is scheduled for Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
The hall will also be open the evening of Monday, June 14 from 6:30 - 8:00.

I will have some additional images on display that day that are not part of the exhibit.

Location:
Monte Cassino School, 2206 South Lewis Ave., Tulsa.

Photographs included in the exhibit
 

	Icon at Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome, Italy This mosaic icon was photographed in Santa Maria in Cosmedin, an ancient 6th century Romanesque church, located the Greek district of Rome next to the Tiber River. The famous Mouth of Truth is located in the portico of this church.	38”x59” Canvas           $1,100 20”x30” Canvas              $299 10”x15” Canvas               $99   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Mary at Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Rome, Italy This statue was photographed in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, which means St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven. This 13th century church is located at the top of the Capitoline Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum. Its plain exterior stands in stark contrast to the adjacent gaudy Monument to Victor Emmanuel.	38”x57” Canvas           $1,100 20”x30” Canvas              $299 10”x15” Canvas               $99   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Mary at Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, Italy This statue was photographed in the 13th century Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Located near the Pantheon, this is the only Gothic style church in Rome. The name means St. Mary above Minerva, since the church was built over a temple to the Roman goddess Minerva.	38”x46” Canvas           $1,100 20”x30” Canvas              $299 10”x15” Canvas               $99   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Mary at Santa Prassede, Rome, Italy This statue was photographed in Santa Prassede, an 8th century church built to house the bones of Sts. Prassede and Prudentiana, daughters of St. Pudens, St. Paul’s first Christian convert in Rome. This church is famous for its elaborate mosaic decoration.	38”x52” Canvas           $1,100 20”x30” Canvas              $299 10”x15” Canvas               $99   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Mary at San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, Rome, Italy This statue was photographed in San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, a Baroque church dedicated to St Joseph of Nazareth the Carpenter. It was built in the 16th century on top of the 7th century BC Mamertine Prison, next to the Roman Forum. According to legend St. Peter was imprisoned here.	38”x52” Canvas           $1,100 20”x30” Canvas              $299 10”x15” Canvas               $99   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Mary at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California This image of the Our Lady of Guadalupe was photographed in the Serra Chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano located in southern California. Built in 1782 (modern compared to the churches in Rome!) the chapel is the oldest building in California still in use.	38”x52” Canvas           $1,100 20”x30” Canvas              $299 10”x15” Canvas               $99   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, Italy Originally built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, it was converted to a fortress by the Popes in the middle ages. In the seventh century Pope Gregory I renamed the castle and adjacent  bridge Sant'Angelo, after the legend that an angel appeared on the roof of the castle to announce the end of the plague.	12”x30” Canvas              $189   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Ponte Sant’Angelo, Rome, Italy The Bridge of Angels, built in 134 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, crosses the Tiber River to access to his mausoleum which is now the Castel Sant’Angelo. Like Castel Sant’Angelo,  Pope Gregory I renamed the bridge for the angel which announced the end of the plague. The bridge has ten 17th century statues of angels designed by Bernini, but sculpted by his apprentices.	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Apostolic Palace Bronze Door, Rome, Italy The Bronze Door is the ceremonial entrance to the Vatican, leading to the marble Scala Regia or Royal Staircase designed by Bernini. It is guarded by two Swiss Guards. Following tradition, one side of the door is closed on the death of a pope, to symbolize that the head of the household is gone.	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy The “Square of the People,” constructed in the 16th century, features an Egyptian obelisk of Rameses II and the twin 17th century churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto (left) and Santa Maria dei Miracoli (right). At first they seem identical, but there are differences, especially the domes.	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Basilica of St Francis, Assisi, Italy Construction of The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was begun in 1228 as a burial place for St. Francis. A 1997 earthquake badly damaged the basilica, closing it for a two year restoration.	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Rocca Maggiore, Assisi, Italy The “Greater Fortress,” constructed in the 14th century, overlooks the town of Assisi. It is an imposing fortress that looms over the hill town, intimidating potential invaders. The castle as seen today includes later additions by Popes Pius II and Paul III. It provides spectacular views of the Spoleto valley, Assisi and the Basilica of St. Francis	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	Church of San Pietro, Assisi, Italy This Romanesque Gothic church was built by the Benedictines in the 10th century. This was significant as a Benedictine church because in the 13th century an edict was passed allowing only Franciscan churches to be erected in Assisi.	22”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	El Santuario de Chimayo Crucifix Chimayo, New Mexico Santuario de Chimayo is an 1816 church known as the “Lourdes of the Americas.” Each year thousands of pilgrims visit this church for a sample of the dirt from a hole in the chapel floor, which many claim has cured their illnesses. The hole is regularly refilled with dirt from a nearby hillside.	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available
	El Santuario de Chimayo Crosses Chimayo, New Mexico Pilgrims leave behind thousands of offerings around the property, such as the hand-made crosses in the above image, which are nailed to the trees and are just a few inches long. Note the names written on them. This image is an outdoor crucifix covered with rosaries and other offerings left by pilgrims.	20”x30” Canvas              $299   Other size canvas and photographic prints available