I just recently discovered the work of Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), a brilliant Japanese musician and artist. He was quite renowned for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan. I do revere folk art of all cultures because of its graphic simplicity and pellucid nature. You can view more of Watanabe’s…
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The Spiritual Art of Ansgar Holmberg
Ansgar Holmberg, CSJ, studied with Ade Bethune, but her work took on a more colorful folk style as she progressed as an artist. Unlike Ade, she does not create for a liturgical purpose; rather, her art results from her own spiritual journey and life changes.