Origins of God

On view October 19 - December 14, 2023
Opening Reception and Artist’s Talk Thursday October 19, 5:00-7:00 PM (artist talk begins at 5:30)

In honor of the 45th anniversary of The Sister Chapel, Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum presents Cynthia Mailman’s series Origins of God. Origins of God is a visual and verbal dialogue across thousands of millennia, in which primordial and prehistoric imagery is paired with modern concepts and quotations. After creating a female incarnation of God for The Sister Chapel in 1977, Cynthia Mailman began to investigate the ancient representations of female deities that were later devalued and subordinated as mere “goddesses.” Mailman’s Origins of God began as a book but became an ongoing series that centers on modern conceptions of a male creator-god, biased interpretations of prehistoric artifacts, and contemporary challenges to women’s bodily autonomy. Curated by Dr. Andrew Hottle.

Center for Art and Social Engagement | a program of Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum
All events and programming are free and open to the public.

Location:
CASE Gallery @ Westby Hall
Westby Hall , Rm 110

Hours:
Tues - Thurs, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
or by appointment

Information:
rowan.edu/artgallery
artgallery@rowan.edu