On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art [Audio]

In response to James Elkins' book, "On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art," Christian artists gather to consider just how Christianity can be manifested in contemporary art. The artists present their works, discuss the integration of faith in their own art, and respond to Elkins' book.

Visiting Artist: Piece #1 / Roger Feldman

Roger Feldman of Seattle Pacific University discusses his piece, "Ears to Hear, Eyes to See."

03-15
11:15

Panel Discussion / James Elkins

A panel discusses thought and practice in contemporary art as it relates to religion.

03-15
56:00

Visiting Artist: Piece #3 / Roger Feldman

Roger Feldman of Seattle Pacific University discusses his piece, "Beyond Reason."

03-15
12:45

Discussion: Vocation and The Artist of Faith / Rachel Hostetter Smith

A panel discusses how art and religion interact within vocational Christian art.

03-15
01:17:30

Outside the Gates: Implications for Artists and the Role of Art in Society / Rachel Hostetter Smith

Dr. Rachel Hostetter responds to James Elkins' book, "On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art," focusing on the unique position of a Christian artist in the professional world.

03-15
22:09

Elkins' Challenge to Christian Artistic & Critical Practice / Daniel Siedell

Dr. Daniel Siedell responds to James Elkins' book, "On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art." He shows how religion and art are separate, but can cross over in many ways.

03-15
22:57

On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art / James Elkins

James Elkins discusses how religion has been implemented in contemporary art.

03-15
55:56

On the Strange Place of the Human in Contemporary Art / Karen Kleinfelder

Dr. Karen Kleinfelder responds to James Elkins' book, "On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art." She discusses the ways that contemporary art often profanes the sacred by making it all too secular.

03-15
48:07

Visiting Artist: Piece #2 / Roger Feldman

Roger Feldman of Seattle Pacific University discusses his piece, "Wahrheistisch."

03-15
10:38

The Contemporary Artist of Faith / Christina Valentine

Christina Valentine responds to James Elkins' book, "On the Strange Place of Religion in Contemporary Art." She questions whether a delineation of "religious art" is accurate or necessary.

03-15
33:27

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