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Category Archives: Soulful Expressions
The Tombs of the Basilica di Santa Croce
The world's largest Franciscan church is also a mausoleum
The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross), also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy and the largest Franciscan church in the world. Construction of the church began in … Continue reading
Mike Egan’s Paintings Explore the Whimsical Side of Death
Fine arts grad and former embalmer Mike Egan's paintings playfully balance life and death
Mike Egan is definitely using all his professionally-acquired skills these days. Since graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in 2000, and then taking a detour through a career as an embalmer and funeral director, he … Continue reading
Artist Andy Goldsworthy’s Brother Suffered the Death of His Beloved Wife
This caused Andy to see the voids in nature
Andy Goldsworthy is one of the most beloved artists, sculptors and photographers of our day. Based in Scotland, he creates art out of natural materials, which reflect nature’s creation followed by dissolution. For those of you unfamiliar with Andy Goldsworthy, he … Continue reading
Art Books Reveal Multicultural Perspective on the Preservation of Human Remains
Dr. Paul Koudounaris visually explores the preservation and adornment of human remains
Paul Koudounaris holds a doctorate in Art History and has cultivated a career based on travelling the world to photograph unusual human remains. He is the author of three books: The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel … Continue reading
Frida Kahlo: In Conversation with Death
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's relationship with death and dying in her work and personal life
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was an artist whose work spoke to the emotional and intellectual identity of its subject matter – no easy feat for a woman who was, first and foremost, a self-portrait artist. She created portraits of the human … Continue reading
Alex Grey’s Transcendental Vision of Death and Grief
Visionary artist Alex Grey depicts consciousness beyond the human form at the moment of death
Alex Grey’s visionary artwork reflects a unique insight into the nature of death, grief and consciousness. Many of his paintings depict human subjects with seemingly transparent skin, the color and dimensions of their anatomy reflected in their environment. In the … Continue reading
