Artist: James Christensen
Title: Evangeline
Size: 6.5"
Edition: Open Edition Nativity
Medium: Fine Art Porcelain
About the Art: “What is a nativity scene without angels?” asks Jim Christensen. “ The angels who appear in the Bible are always male, but many angels found in the world of art seem to be female. I see both their roles in the nativity as messengers. Gabriel was the biblical messenger who came to Mary with the annunciation of her role in the birth of the Christ child, so it is likely that he would have shown up at the birth. Evangeline’s name translates to ‘good tidings,’ a central theme to Christmas.” Christensen wants his work to add up to more than a beautiful – if sometimes "curious" – looking work of art. Recently retired as a professor of art at Brigham Young University for over 20 years, Christensen continues to be a "Professor of Imagination." Viewing the world as his classroom, his hope is that through whatever he creates – be it a fine art print, porcelain or book – he can convey a message, inspiration or a simple laugh. He believes that teaching people to use their imagination helps us find solutions to sooth the stresses of everyday life – or get a little lift to help us keep going. In Short: All things are possible when you share Christensen’s philosophy that "Believing is Seeing." James Christensen lives in Orem, Utah and has a wife name Carole. He is published by The Greenwich Workshop and has been since 1985.