Byzantine Reflections: Ancient and Modern in Church Architecture and Iconography features Ahmet Ertuğ’s evocative photographs, capturing the sacred splendor of two Byzantine churches, the Hagia Sophia and the Chora Church in Istanbul. These images mirror the past, reflecting spiritual ideals and artistic ingenuity. Contemporary interpretations include Christ Kamages’s architectural designs, reimagining ancient domes and arches for modern sacred spaces. George Kordis bridges eras with monumental wall paintings using traditional techniques, alongside groundbreaking digital iconography panels.

By weaving historic and modern works together, the exhibition celebrates Byzantine creativity’s timeless influence. Visit January–March for a transformative exploration.

Curator's Talk & Reception with Professors Kate Ogden & Tom Papademetriou
Tuesday February 4 @2:30pm

Artists’ Reception with Christ Kamages, Architect & George Kordis, Iconographer
Friday February 28 @6:30pm

A Talk by Mrs. Iphigenia Kanara, Consul General of Greece in New York
Friday March 7 @4:30pm

Dr. Demetrios J. Constantelos Memorial Lecture
Thursday March 20 @5:30pm (Reception) & 6:30pm (Lecture)

Ron Tarver is an American Artist and Associate Professor of Art, specializing in Photography at Swarthmore College. Tarver will be presenting Ron Tarver: Forty Years an Idea with opening remarks from Dean Ian Marshall (Arts & Humanities), Wendel A. White (Distinguished Professor of Art) and an introduction, The Al Gold Years: Chief Photographer in Atlantic City from 1939-1964 byVicki Gold Levi (Picture Editor and Author).

Exhibition Extended Until April 8

The exhibition includes small oil studies and large landscape paintings created between 1988 and 1995, when Professor Emeritus David Ahlsted visited national parks across the country, including many in the American West. Most of the paintings depict famous national parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion, and Grand Teton. In many cases the locations are out-of-the-way spots rather than iconic views of the parks’ most famous features. 

David Ahlsted arrived at what was then Stockton State College in 1976. He helped found the Visual Arts Program and taught painting, drawing, and two-dimensional design for thirty years. Professor Ahlsted was instrumental in expanding the art program into digital fields and led the effort to establish Stockton’s first professional exhibition space. 

Curator's Talk & Reception with Professors Kate Ogden & Tom Papademetriou
Tuesday February 4th @2:30pm