The
exhibition "A Woman clothed with the Sun: mantles of Our Lady" will
present part of set of clothes the image of Our Lady, Marian liturgical
vestments, and graphic pieces belonging to the Venerable Historic-Artistic
Collection of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance of São Paulo
(VOTSFPCSP).
The
highlight for the set of mantles, originating from donations by devotees
(votive) or produced by the brotherhood with pieces embroidered with gold
thread, silk, and other popular materials.
The
exhibition is the result of studies conducted by Prof. Rosangela Aparecida da
Conceição, M.A. in Arts, the researches " Liturgical vestments in ecclesiastical collections: study of the textile
circulation in the State of São Paulo from 1750-1830", and "The Beuron Art School and the Monastery of
São Bento in São Paulo: a study of decorative motifs, their contributions
and implications in the decorative arts in the city of São Paulo in the early
twentieth century ", held in the collection and documentation of
VOTSFPCSP.
This
exhibition honors Wilson de Jesus Silva, creator of the exhibition
'Iconographies Mary' canceled by the curator himself as a result of health
problems. Thanks to the brothers of VOTSFPCSP, especially the Minister Sister
Maria Nascimento Silva and members of the Board from 2015 to 2018 and Teacher
Tabatha Nascimento, Administrator of VOTSFPCSP by contributions.
Location:
Exhibition space of the Venerable Third Order of St. Francis of Penance of the
City of São Paulo
Visitation:
May 1 to June 30, 2016
Location:
Largo de São Francisco, 173 - See - 01005-010 Sao Paulo - SP - Brazil
Guided
visit to the collection and dependencies of the Church: Thursdays at 14h
Scheduling
and contact: votchagas@gmail.com
