HOPE
Paper, potograph, mirror | 24”x29”x6”
Agamograph: an art form created by Yaacov Agam that uses optical illusions to create an image that shifts before the viewers’ eyes.
As Victoria was planning for this year’s event, she was set on making an interactive book, until God gave her the idea of making an agamograph during a sermon on 1 Peter. The images in the piece focus on the hope we have in Jesus, even and especially in our brokenness. As such, the imperfections you see are not mistakes, but intentional. Mounting the agamograph on a mirror is to remind us that we are reflections of God, He has chosen us, selected us, and that His beauty is all around us. 1 Peter 1:13 says, “...set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.”
Victoria Orlando
Victoria Orlando has always been interested in art: sculpture, photography, museums, theater. She began doing more art herself after the birth of her first child, making scrapbooks and quilts. She now enjoys spreading joy through making greeting cards and supporting a local non-profit through the sales of her cards. She strives to bring the beauty of God’s creation to others.
2024: Nehemiah
Journeys
Photography on canvas
Nehemiah led the Jews in the journey of rebuilding Jerusalem, which was not without problems. Stairways represent journeys, showing the difficulties that we face in life. This stairway is in the Botanical Gardens in San Francisco. Using different tones in developing the photos represents different stages of journeys. Rebuilding the temple and city was not straightforward and easy going. Along the way there were setbacks and challenges, represented in the brown-toned bits of photos. Always within sight and just out of reach was the glory of the finished project, reflected in the color photograph. As seen, though, even when the challenge is met, there can still be doubts. We are drawn to perfection, but cannot achieve (near) perfection without God’s guidance, help, and willingness to work beside us. This was true in Nehemiah’s day and is still truth today.