Her artistic journey was followed by a spiritual one, as she began to follow Christ after she began painting the dresses. According to Jean, the dress has become a metaphor: “the worn and well-traveled dress represents renewal by light and water—a baptism of sorts.”
Sbarra’s work will be on display and available for purchase in the Eastburn Gallery until March 26, 2021. Gallery hours are Monday–Saturday from 8:30 am–4:30 pm; guests are welcome to view her works on campus, but masking and social distancing precautions must be observed when on campus. If you are interested in purchasing a piece or organizing a tour for your church, school, or homeschool group, contact the Gallery Collection Curator, Matt Stemler, at [email protected].
Called Into Questions: A Conversation with Matthew Lee Anderson
The Christian faith provides intellectually and existentially satisfying answers to many of life’s questions. But it likewise challenges us to consider whether the things we’re most curious about are really