LINDA McCRAY
ABSTRACT SPIRITUAL ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
IN CHURCHES

Rising, an Easter 2006 installation at the University Congregational Church in Missoula, Montana. Dr. H. Rafael Chacon, Professor of Art History and Criticism, curated the show.

Triptych entitled Rebirth is over the baptismal font. While painting Rebirth I was reflecting on  spiritual renewal through the waters of baptism.

These paintings are hanging behind the sacred oils. From left to right: To Form Anew XIX, To Form Anew XVI, Parting. The To Form Anew series is about how a small amount of enlightenment can overcome any amount of emotional darkness. Parting is a reflection on the parting of the sea. 1' x 1' Acrylic paintings.

Station X, The New Stations of the Cross Jesus is Crucified Acrylic, 34.5" x 34.5"