An image from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Stockton University

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Stockton University Art Gallery is celebrating the architecture and iconography of ancient Byzantine churches in a brand-new exhibit displayed on the lower floor of the gallery until March 23, 2025. "Byzantine Reflections: Ancient and Modern in Church Architecture and Iconography" features three artists inspired by Byzantine creativity and its timeless influence: Ahmet Ertuğ, Christ Kamages, and George Kordis.

Ahmet Ertuğ’s photographs explore the sacred splendor of Byzantine churches, including the Hagia Sophia, the Chora Church and Cappadocia’s chapels in Turkey.  

Christ Kamages’ architectural designs reimagine the ancient domes and arches iconic to the Byzantine Empire in a modern context. Those interested in talking with Kamages and learning more about his work will have the opportunity to speak with him during an artists’ reception event on Friday, February 28 in the Stockton Art Gallery at 6:30pm.

George Kordis utilizes traditional techniques and digital iconography panels to create monumental wall paintings. His techniques will be on display during an Artist Talk & Demonstration on Thursday, February 27, in the Stockton Art Gallery. (Time will be announced closer to the event.) Kordis is also scheduled to join the February 28 Artists’ Reception event.

“St. Paul’s Vision on the Road to Damascus” by George Kordis. Photo Credit: Stockton University

In addition to the above events, the Stockton Art Gallery will host Iphigenia Kanara, the Consul General of Greece in New York on Wednesday, February 12 at 4:30pm.  

Prior to the closing of the exhibit, the Dean C. & Zoë S. Pappas Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies at Stockton will host its annual Rev. Dr. Demetrios J. Constantelos Memorial Lecture on Thursday, March 20. The reception will begin at 5:30pm, with the lecture at 6:30pm.  

The Stockton Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 7:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm Exhibitions are free and open to the public.

An image of “Anastasis (Resurrection” from the Church of Chora in Istanbul. Photo Credit: Stockton University

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