Catherine Kapikian is an acclaimed and commissioned artist. Her work, inclusive of paraments, vestments, banners, tapestries, and fiber with wood installations can be seen in a variety of worship spaces inclusive of every major Christian denomination, interfaith military chapels, and synagogues. Many of her large-format works, like needlepoint tapestries behind altars, are designed by her and fabricated by members of the community in what she calls “participatory aesthetics.” In this manner, the installation becomes the work of the people.
Catherine teaches, gives lectures and workshops nationwide, supervises resident artists at the Center, collaborates in the choice of artists represented in the Center's Gallery, and writes and publishes articles in the field of art and theology.
Courses Taught:
- The Holy in Washington D.C. Art : Art as Embodiment
- Art and Spirituality: A Quest to Encounter God
- The Artist as Spiritual Guide: Van Gogh and God
- Contemplative Drawing: Nurturing the Spiritual Self
- Arts Practicum
- Practicum in Worship Visuals
- Visual Arts Apprenticeship
- Spirituality and Creativity
Education:
- Carnegie Mellon University and University of Maryland, B.A.
- Wesley Theological Seminary, M.T.S.
Publications:
Art in Service of the Sacred, Abingdon Press, 2006
