Quaker Artist Carol Sexton to Speak at Guilford College April 15
Carol Sexton, whose art explores sacred geometry, will give a talk featuring a slide show of her work, entitled "Spirit Taking Form - The Inspiration Behind the Art," on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Joseph Bryan Jr. Auditorium (located in the Frank Family Science Center). The talk is free and open to the public.
Sexton teaches at Pendle Hill, a Quaker center for spiritual growth near Philadelphia. Her visit is co-sponsored by Friends Center and the Guilford College Department of Art. In addition to her talk, Sexton will lead a workshop for students in the Hege-Cox Hall Drawing Studio on Wednesday, April 16, from 2-5 p.m.
Sexton received her MFA in studio art from UNC Greensboro in 1986, later earning a Doctor of Divinity degree from Earlham School of Religion. Her work explores the connections between art and spirituality, including extensive work with mandalas, geometric shapes designed to encourage a meditative state. She has also worked in sculpture, ceramics, drawing, painting, calligraphy and book arts.
For more information, contact David Newton at dnewton@guilford.edu or 316-2249.
April 15, 2008