Tanya Torres  
Art for Love, Peace and Joy

With this icon of Mary Magdalene, Nita renfrew brings a traditional element exploring the many aspects of Mary Magdalene to the exhibition Blossoming during The Mary Magdalene Celebration. Nita shares with us her thoughts and intuitions: The Shadow Trinity (as it has come to me): Mary Magdalene the Healer, the shadow Jesus Christ The Virgin Mary, Mother of God The Holy Spirit—a female Dove who lays the Eggs that bring Light and Life to Earth The Official Holy Trinity: Jesus

In this mysterious image, the Magdalene observes us with her green eye, keeping her other eye concealed, and preserving her answers for those who meet her in worlds apart from our present reality. Dacxilia tells us about her painting Mary Magdalene: Ineffable Beauty, part of the exhibition Blossoming, on view July 18-22 at El Barrio Art Space Gallery and culminating in The Mary Magdalene Celebration: "This artwork has been the product of a contemplation of the being-woman-so

Madeline Rodriguez is a soap artist whose name and dedication connect her to Mary Magdalene. Her use of scents and oils become an experience as you visit her little store in La Marqueta, East Harlem, NYC. As a guest artisan in the Mary Magdalene Celebration, Madeline shared with us her thoughts on her craft and process: In 2022, I was invited to the celebration of Mary Magdalene held by Tanya Torres. The event was free spirited, liberating and brought on a sense of awareness

Migdalia Santiago has been a spiritually connected person all her life. As part of her spiritual journey, she started making dolls. Recently, she was inspired to create a Mary Magdalene doll. She will be exhibiting this creation during The Mary Magdalene Celebration. In the following text, Migdalia shares some ideas and intentions for this Mary Magdalene representation. Meaning of the doll and its outfit The Magdalena doll was created after a long meditation on what I have re