Holy City: Paintings by Brian Whelan
An aspirational vision of interfaith coexistence.
Experience a series of monumental cityscapes by renowned Irish painter Brian Whelan depicting Christianity, Islam, and Judaism coexisting in harmony. Rendered in bright colors and playful shapes, the works represent an “aspirational vision of what a holy city looks like” — an uplifting image of cultural unity.
Whelan has exhibited in churches around the world, including St. Martin’s in-the-Field, London, and the Washington National Cathedral. Drawing on medieval artwork and his Irish Catholic roots, Whelan’s interfaith works evoke a sense of sacred pilgrimage within an urban environment. Holy City and other paintings by Whelan will be on display in various Trinity locations through March 19.
Experience a series of monumental cityscapes by renowned Irish painter Brian Whelan depicting Christianity, Islam, and Judaism coexisting in harmony. Rendered in bright colors and playful shapes, the works represent an “aspirational vision of what a holy city looks like” — an uplifting image of cultural unity.
Whelan has exhibited in churches around the world, including St. Martin’s in-the-Field, London, and the Washington National Cathedral. Drawing on medieval artwork and his Irish Catholic roots, Whelan’s interfaith works evoke a sense of sacred pilgrimage within an urban environment. Holy City and other paintings by Whelan will be on display in various Trinity locations through March 19.
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