ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Artist information:
Joanna Eden
Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Mark Bussert
The Embracing Crown
The Embracing Crown
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Joanna Eden

Artist bio

Joanna has a BS in Ed from Concordia Univ. Nebraska with a K-12 Art Endorsement. I've taught junior high and have also contributed various artworks to the churches we have attended in Nebraska, Chicago, and Haiti. Graphite is my primary medium, although acrylic, watercolor, pastel and charcoal I have excelled at as well when the opportunity arises. I hope to continue my artwork as the years progress, especially as our children reach their school years. I work on a per request basis so please contact me if I can serve you in any way!

Mark has been coloring, cutting and pasting since first grade, at least...discovered acrylic painting as a college art major...taught high school art and free-lanced for several years before going to seminary. Since then art has been a periodic sideline, mostly focusing on creating pieces to enhance worship. He lives in Elmhurst, Illinois, and planned these paintings for a Good Friday service at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois.
About the work
Title: The Embrace of Grace

Art form: 2-D

Medium: Acrylic Paint

Year created: 2010

Description of work: Inspired by Mark Rothko's paintings for the Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas, the Crown of Thorns series surrounds the viewer and draws him or her into the experience of Christ's Passion.


"My wife and I walked in and were floored by what we saw in the sanctuary. No sermon had to be said. Just the presence of the artwork said it all" was once such comment we heard. Another said "I hope those are going to up every year!"

We hope the work in its specifically chosen setting at Immanuel will also conduct a presence of awe, shock and contemplation.

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: 35 ft.
Total square feet needed: n/a
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: Yes
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
Immanuel Lutheran Church Joanna Eden is showing at:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2 Michigan NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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