Artist Christina Orthwein lives in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, where she works in her home studio and
Artist Christina Orthwein lives in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, where she works in her home studio and teaches ceramics and photography at Bryn Athyn College. Orthwein completed this ceramic Nativity triptych, now in the collection of Glencairn Museum, in November of 2018. According to Orthwein,❄️“The inspiration for this piece comes from the sacred, cozy feeling of a family circled around the Bible for a Christmas morning worship service. That precious space is echoed in the curve of the tiles around the Bible and by the shepherds, wise men, and Mary and Joseph, all gathered around and bending toward the newborn baby Jesus. Mary is the closest to Jesus, touching Him directly, which represents her direct connection as the one who gave Him human form. Joseph is touching Mary’s hand to depict his absolute support of her and his commitment to their journey ahead. The wise men and shepherds represent a variety of ages and ethnicities to show that the Lord’s birth brings love to the entire human race.”❄️Glencairn’s ”World Nativities" exhibition (https://bit.ly/2X1h2AX) presents dozens of three-dimensional Nativity scenes collected from around the world. (Admission is by donation.) Our “Christmas in the Castle” tour reveals how the holiday was celebrated in Glencairn when it was the private home of the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn. We recommend booking your tour reservation online in advance: https://bit.ly/2rqtmix -- source link
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