Posted on 09/18/2020 5:59:17 PM PDT by marshmallow
I have been asked to paint the iconographic murals in the new chapel at St. Gregory Palamas Monastery in Perrysville, Ohio. This chapel, dedicated to St. Gregory Palamas, is yet another good example of contemporary Orthodox architecture. It unites the traditional appearance of Byzantine interiors with the familiar exterior detailing of rural vernacular architecture. It was designed by Andrew Gould and built in 2019, in the heart of Amish country. Simple but elegant from the outside, this relatively small building is quite spacious inside, with carefully designed proportions and an attention to detail which characterizes Andrew’s approach to every building he creates.
The interior before beginning the murals.
The interior surfaces were plastered with a lime-cement plaster produced by KEIM USA. These plastered walls, with their natural off-white color, soft edges, and lively texture, produce the simple and authentic appearance of ancient church buildings. A new material for the local craftsmen, the KEIM surface was somewhat overworked, resulting in a more ‘sandy’ texture than expected.
In order to preserve the natural beauty of these walls, KEIM silicate paints were used for the mural project. These mineral paints have exceptional durability for indoor and outdoor application, forming a perfectly matte breathable coating. Closely resembling historical murals made in true fresco, silicate paint is the only paint which could be so successfully applied onto these textured surfaces.
My philosophy is that every single mural in an Orthodox church must be a part of complete iconographic composition – one that would testify about the Orthodox vision of God and his church.
Such compositions must take into consideration every architectural element and spatial feature of a given church structure, the spiritual needs and vision of the local church community, together with other technical and historical elements.
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Painting the Iconographic Murals at Saint Gregory Palamas Monastery [Perrysville, Ohio]
Orthodox Arts Journal ^ | 9/15/20 | Vladimir Grygorenko
Posted on 9/18/2020, 8:59:17 PM by marshmallow
Bookmarked and beautiful.
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