Iconographer Discusses 20th Century Catholic Heroes in Oak Park

Iconographer and author Joseph Malham will discuss "New Icons for a New Millennium" at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 21, at Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave, Oak Park, Illinois, sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. His talk will focus on Catholic Heroes of the 20th Century. "While many of the heroes are well known and celebrated, even canonized, many have yet to have their stories told in the wider Church," says the artist. "The twentieth century produced more Christian witnesses than all the previous nineteen combined. Women, men, lay, religious, activists, writers, artists, doctors, and teachers. Some were adults and some were children, some made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives, and some offered the blood of their hearts and art. All were united in their witnessing to Christ, Truth, and service towards others."

For more than 25 years, Joseph Malham employed a Byzantine style in the creation of his icons. In recent years, he has evolved a style that is more contemporary, organic and impressionistic. Malham will discuss his journey as an iconographer and how the ancient techniques and methods he learned have borne fruit. Garrett Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, is currently hosting an exhibit of Malham's work, "Wounded Light: Sacred Art in the Neon City," through September 19.

Admission is a freewill donation and refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit https://ccitms.blogspot.com or contact Chapter Coordinator, Mike Brennan, at (773) 447-3989.