The William H. Hannon Library and Theological Studies present…

Picturing Paradise: Cuadros from the Peruvian Women of Pamplona Alta as Visions of Hope

Destellos del Paraiso: Cuadros de las Mujeres Peruanas de Pamplona Alta como Visiones de Esperanza

March 10^th – June 27^th, 2014

William H. Hannon Library, level 3 atrium

Opening discussion and reception

Thursday March 13, 6:30 p.m.

Please join us to celebrate the opening of Picturing Paradise/Destellos del Paraiso, a series of thirty-nine embroidered and appliquéd fabric artworks of varying sizes and themes created by two women’s cooperatives in Peru, celebrating women, faith and creativity as a force for transformation.

Rebecca Berru Davis, (LMU Alumna) curator and scholar of this traveling exhibition will speak about these women artists who through their art reflect creativity, resilience, and hope despite the harsh conditions of their lives, with a response in poetry by Sarah Maclay and Gail Wronsky, from the LMU English Department.

The talk will begin at 6:30 p.m., with an exhibition viewing and reception in the atrium immediately following.

Cuadros will be on sale at this event, with all proceeds to benefit the women’s cooperatives producing the works.

On March 16, a conversation conducted entirely in Spanish, will explore how women's faith and agency is expressed through art. Learn more...

More information about the exhibit at: http://www.convida.org/exhibitions_picturing-paradise.html

Exhibition and related programming generously co-sponsored by Chicana/o Latina/o Student Services, CSJ Center for Reconciliation and Justice, Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair (English), Graduate Theological Studies, Latina/o Alumni Association, Modern Languages and Literature, LMU Latino Theology and Ministry Initiative, Peace Studies, Resilience, Viernes por la Tardes, and Women’s Leadership Council.