Award-Winning Artist Jan Oliver's 'Saints and Angels' Show Opens at Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center

Jan Oliver, well known for both her paintings of Saints and of the Southwest, presents 13 new works as a part of her new solo show entitled "Saints and Angels" at the Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center in Pueblo, Colorado.

Pueblo, CO (PRWEB) November 30, 2007 -- Jan Oliver, well known for both her paintings of Saints and of the Southwest, presents 13 new works as a part of her new show entitled "Saints and Angels" at the Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center.

Saints and Angels (Show runs November 15, 2007 through February 2, 2008)

This two-part show explores the role of angels within Southwestern culture. Appearing throughout the ages, biblical texts recount stories of angels acting as messengers, protectors and guides to those in need. In her unique and colorful style, Oliver interprets angels within our Southwestern landscape. Providing protection, they hover over pilgrims on their long journey to Santuario de Chimayo each Easter season. Atop a sturdy mount, the angel Gabriel, depicted in Spanish colonial regalia, declares a message of peace. And in a playful depiction from a childhood tale, an angel presents greedy King Midas with eggs made of gold -- providing a reminder to us all that riches alone will not satisfy all longings of the heart.

Moving outside the traditional depictions of saints, Oliver also presents a series of paintings in response to the question: "If you could invite any saint to dinner, who would it be?" Here, Oliver presents "An Evening with the Saints" engrossed in conversation, sometimes with other surprise "dinner guests." Each painting has an underlying theme and message represented symbolically. In each of these playful works, Oliver challenges the viewer to decode the common link between the saints and their distinguished dinner guests.

This show is a must see for contemporary and religious art collectors or any art enthusiast who will enjoy the colorful and expressive style of Oliver's works.

Additional Information and online preview of works:

http://www.janoliver.com or call (303) 880-6435.

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