RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK -- Israel Solomon

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Gregory & Ernest Disney-Britton
"Christ with Wound" (2020) by Israel Solomon; 24x24 inches. Collection of Alpha & Omega Project for Contemporary Religious Arts
Before COVID-19, Black artists had 28-days in February, but prayed for 365 days where Black art matters. That prayer is beginning to be answered in Indianapolis, as artists, like Israel Solomon, paint murals over boarded-up storefronts damaged after peaceful protests. Solomon's work is an inspiring fusion of cubism and pop art, and reminded us of Saint Paul's letter to young Timothy, "...do not neglect your gift, which was given to you...". (1 Timothy 4:12-14a). We purchased his "Christ with Wound," and that makes Israel Solomon, our collector's tip of the week.
Artist Israel Solomon. Image courtesy of the artist's website. 
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96' Madonna and Child 30x40 2019