ARTIST STATEMENT
I translate universal spiritual truths into
abstract paintings that speak to others, regardless of their traditions.
To form visible signs of invisible grace, I use abstraction which—so
powerfully through light, color, and texture—speaks directly to the
heart.
I layer my paintings with symbolism. To create symbolism, I use abstract
elements, certain materials, and selected painting methods. For example,
the abstract element and universal symbol of light underlie all of my
paintings. I image my Creator as Light. To capture feelings of the
warmth and peace of the Divine Presence, I use a number of techniques
including the old masters’ use of glazes to capture luminosity. I
integrate found objects that abound with symbolism, such as sand from
the River Jordan, ashes and palms. The torn-like edges symbolize that we
are a part of something much greater—our collective Creator. I create
with acrylic paint on wood panel.
BIOGRAPHY
Linda McCray, MFA, is a visual artist that
lives and creates in Clancy, Montana.
Her paintings are in a number of public and private collections. Private
collectors and organizations have commissioned McCray to create
paintings that speak of their mission. She has had many solo
exhibitions. Her paintings have been included in numerous international,
national and regional invitational and juried exhibitions in the US and
England. McCray’s paintings have been showcased on calendars; book
covers and inside pages; and magazine covers and articles; published in
Belgium, Germany, Canada and the US.
She was an adjunct professor of art from 2002 to 2016 teaching for Loyola
University Chicago, The University of Mary, Helena College: The
University of Montana, Carroll College and The University of
Montana-Missoula. She has lectured at art museums, universities, and
conferences on contemporary spiritual art and art as mediation. Her
articles have been published in national magazines by numerous
publishers. She creates
The Liturgical Artists Directory.
Linda is a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) and a Sister
of Charity of Leavenworth Associate (SCLA). She graduated from The
University of Montana Department of Art with a Master of Fine Arts in
Painting and Drawing (MFA) and cum laude from Washington State
University with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (BA). Her sacred
scholarship includes graduating from the Benet Hill Monastery
Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program as a Certified Spiritual
Director (CSD) and the Diocese of Helena Program for Lay Ministers
(PFLM), a 12 credit Pastoral Ministry course through Carroll College.
CURRICULUM VITAE
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