Show Notes
Today on the podcast we are sharing a powerful conversation Katy recently had with iconographer Kelly Latimore. Kelly and Katy discuss why icons and symbols have been traditionally rejected in Evangelical spaces, telling stories through creativity and how art can often be a form of activism and lift the voices of women and other minorities.
In our bonus Substack episode, Kelly and Katy discuss the ways he attempts to uplift marginalized communities as a white male without appropriating them. We’ll also share some specific pieces of art from the main episode that Kelly references if you’d like to check those out.
Support Kelly’s work by checking out his website www.kellylatimoreicons.com and following him on Instagram @kellylatimoreicons
Other iconographers Kelly recommends following: @artofmarza @the_modern_saints_by_gracie @andhersaints @Psalmprayers @Markdoox
Two other influential iconographers: Fr. William Hart McNichols Br. Robert Lentz
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