'Rains Came Down' exhibit on Hilton Head Island to feature depictions of Noah's Ark

THE ISLAND PACKET
By Laura Oberle

"The Flood," by Sandra Bowden

SOUTH CAROLINA---Historically, art played a central role in religion. Medieval churches were filled with artwork -- stained glass windows, mosaics and murals -- depicting stories from the Bible. It was a time when many were illiterate, and the written word was of little use in reaching the masses. Part-time Hilton Head Island resident Sandra Bowden, a renowned Christian artist, strives to resurrect the images of the Bible. She owns a dozen art exhibits that travel the country, and one of them, "The Rains Came Down," will be on display at the First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head from Jan. 23 to Feb. 28. [link]