Art as Spirituality

Through the centuries, art has frequently expressed the deep inner movements, the yearnings of soul, that are central to the spiritual life. We can be facile in our ways of talking about the "spirituality of art"--the ways in which our aesthetic creations represent or symbolize the nature of our spiritual pilgrimage. However, art is more than a representation of spirituality. It is, in itself, a form of spiritual praxis, a lived means of incarnating our inner quest.

Our blog is establishing an Art as Spirituality forum. We invite readers to join a community conversation regarding the role/nature of art (painting, poetry, theater, photography, music, dance, etc.) as a spiritual practice. This is not a dialog regarding the spiritual implications of art, but rather a celebration of art and artistry as spiritual practice in the lives of millions around the world. A sub-section of this forum will include contributions from artists (mp3 files, video/YouTube elements, photos, literary pieces, etc.).

Please send any questions or items for inclusion to loyolablog@gmail.com.