NOAH: A Future Hope
3 Faiths – 3 Artists – 1 Story
An artistic exploration featuring three premier contemporary artists from the faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam on the importance of caretaking
the earth inspired by the story of Noah, the ancient flood narrative found
within the Abrahamic faiths.
“In our hands now lies not only our own future, but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the Earth. . . . If working apart we are a force powerful to destabilize our planet, surely working together we are powerful enough to save it.”
Sir David Attenborough, broadcaster, biologist, naturalist and writer
Our world is experiencing a climate catastrophe with far-reaching consequences. Planet earth is at a tipping point, and people across the globe need to unite and proactively participate in ensuring a sustainable future for the earth and all its life forms.
In the midst of the challenges of climate change, the epic story of Noah, one of the most well-known flood stories in history, has much to teach us. This quintessential tale is deeply embedded in the faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam who see Noah as a spiritual figure who serves as a reminder of humanity’s role as a protector, steward and caretaker of creation.
Through seven lessons drawn from the story of Noah, this timely exhibition titled NOAH: A Future Hope features three premier contemporary artists from the faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam whose artistic practices uniquely blend their spiritual, cultural and creative expression - Yona Verwer, Brian Whelan and Hady Boraey.
Each artist has created eight paintings that serve to visually inspire our imaginations to heal our world by honoring our intricate connection to the earth as our sustainer, and by maintaining a sacred balance with all of life that is upon it.
What can the Noah flood narrative teach us about how we should live towards preserving the earth both for ourselves and future generations? That is the question this poignant exhibition attempts to answer.
The exhibition premieres in the fall of 2025, touring for three years throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East to art venues, cultural centers and heavily-trafficked sacred spaces.
Curator: Paul G. Chandler
ARTISTS
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7 Lessons from the Story of Noah
In Summation
EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
CURATOR
Paul G. Chandler is an author, curator, interfaith peacemaker, intercultural bridgebuilder, non-profit executive, and authority on the Middle East, Africa and the Abrahamic spiritual traditions. He is the Founding President of CARAVAN Arts, an international arts non-profit/NGO that uses the arts for transformational purposes. He has organized and curated major art exhibitions internationally - in sacred spaces such as St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and at notable art venues like the National Gallery of Fine Arts in Amman, Jordan, the American University Museum in Washington, D.C., Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery, Sotheby’s in London, Museum of Modern Art in Cairo, Egypt, as well as at reverential memorial sites like Ground Zero in New York. He is also an Anglican clergyman, as well as a sought-after guide on the all-embracing spirituality of the early 20th century Lebanese born poet-artist Kahlil Gibran, the author of The Prophet.
He grew up in Senegal, West Africa, and has worked extensively around the world in executive leadership roles within the arts, publishing, relief and development agencies, and with the Anglican Communion. He is the author of four books, including his most recent book titled IN SEARCH OF A PROPHET: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran, which focuses on the artistic spiritual journey of the early 20th century Arab-American poet-artist Kahlil Gibran.
For more information: paulgchandler.com
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