Writing the Light

Writing the Light

Learn the rhythm and beauty of Byzantine Christian Iconography from a contemporary master....

OUR 2-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM is soon to close applications for Fall 2024 as we near capacity.

The 2024 SUMMER ICON SCHOOL is almost full — apply today!

- NOTE

Learn How to Write The Light...

We have gathered the workshop information here in one place so interested students can discover and determine which learning opportunities are best suited to their available schedule, location, and specific interests in pursuing the study of contemporary Byzantine iconography.

Residencies

Learn more about the upcoming Residencies

VIRGINIA | Muscarelle Museum of Art in Historic Williamsburg

THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY FILLED — Fill out the above form to be added to the waitlist! June 9 – 14, 2024 NEW WORKSHOP

NEW YORK | Institute of Sacred Arts at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary

June 16 – 22, 2024 NOTE: SEVERAL NEW SPACES HAVE OPENED UP FOR THIS RESIDENCY! To begin registration, please fill out the simple form on

SUMMER SCHOOL | Crete 2024

NEW STRUCTURE FOR 2024! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Please fill out the registration form (from red button above) and we will email you with next

Instagram

"Writing the Light" on Instagram

RHYTHM | “When looking at a Byzantine work of ar

RHYTHM | “When looking at a Byzantine work of art, one can immediately detect the fluidity that characterizes it as a whole. Everything within a form flows and interpenetrates every other element: nothing is static or discordant. Everything communicates and exists in a wondrous unity, and this is due, as we have said, to the fact that the constituent parts of a form are related rhythmically and exist as a harmonious unity. This is due to the quality of line, which becomes flowing and supple through the realization of rhythm.”
~ George Kordis, from “Icon as Communion” (pg.13) available and in reprint from Holy Cross Press.

The Sacrifice of Abraham written by the hand of George Kordis (@gkordis) ~ 🌿(details in stories)

See the opportunities to draw and paint icons with Dr. Kordis teaching the Byzantine system — as well as all the in-person workshops, virtual weekly LIVE classes, SUMMER SCHOOL and the new 2-yr. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (a hybrid of both virtual and in-person learning) in partnership with @instituteofsacredarts at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, New York, USA. Many ways to learn and grow in the beauty of iconography with the mentorship of George Kordis. 🌿

With Peace into the new week ~
+ + +
.
.
.
#byzantineiconography #byzantineicon #art #artofinstagram #athens #athensgreece #greece #icon #liveorthodoxy #saint #fineart

Another icon of St. John Climacus of Sinai, writte

Another icon of St. John Climacus of Sinai, written by the hand of George Kordis.

Join us in opening new doors to the beauty of the icon through learning the Byzantine principles of rhythm as we write the Light…with opportunities to grow through instruction in drawing and painting.

Add yourself to the mailing list (link in bio) and learn the most recent news and upcoming opportunities with the mentorship of master iconographer George Kordis (@gkordis), as well as learn of upcoming summer exhibitions.

All Sunday Peace ~
+ + +

.
.
#byzantineiconography #byzantineicon #art #artofinstagram #athens #athensgreece #greece #maketimeforart #artreels #artesacra #sketchoftheday #painting #christianart #iconography #paintingprocess #saint #artcollector

ENDURANCE | “Do not be surprised that you fall e

ENDURANCE | “Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honour your patience.” ~ St. John Climacus of Sinai, icon of the saint by the hand of George Kordis. 🌿

Join us in opening new doors to the beauty of the icon through learning the Byzantine principles of rhythm as we write the Light…

Add yourself to the mailing list (link in bio) and learn the most recent news and upcoming opportunities to study and grow with the mentorship of master iconographer George Kordis (@gkordis), as well as learn of upcoming summer exhibitions.

All Sunday Peace ~
+ + +
.
.
.
#byzantineiconography #byzantineicon #art #artofinstagram #athens #athensgreece #greece #icon #liveorthodoxy #paintingoftheday #painting #saint

EMPTY TOMB | An icon written in digital mode, alon

EMPTY TOMB | An icon written in digital mode, along with a few words on line by George Kordis: “In Byzantine painting, lines are not measurable as they tend to behave as bursts of energy that brings all elements in a painting into a state of relationship with one another, imbuing them with life.”

And so we learn to draw, to see, and to grow as artists, with the Byzantine system as the foundation from which all else flows. Drawing classes in the Byzantine system lead us into the journey — see the Writing the Light Online and In-person classes for all info to learn with George Kordis (@gkordis).

Our 2-year Certificate Program in iconography with the @instituteofsacredarts at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, New York, is currently taking applications and is close to capacity.
See all info through the link in our bio ~ 🌾

Weekend Peace and inspiration ~
+ + +
.
.
.
#byzantineiconography #byzantineicon # procreate #artofinstagram #athens #digitalart#athensgreece #greece #icon #liveorthodoxy #emptytomb #drawing #sketch #sketching#procreateart #procreatepainting

Load More... Follow on Instagram