Appearing of an Angel to Holy Myrrh Bearers by Olga Shalamova. Paper, mixed media, 2026
ITALIANO

Christ is Risen!!!

Christo E Risorto! Christ is Risen! Христос Воскресе! ქრისტე აღსდგა! Christ est ressuscité! Christus ist auferstanden! Χριστὸς ἀνέστη!

Dear friends,
Entry into Jerusalem by Olga Shalamova. In our shared year there are at least two seasons that lift us all above the ordinary flow of time, and remind us that life is so much greater than what surrounds us here and now.

The church calendar reminds us that even through our most simple yet complicated lives, we are embraced by love and called to a feast. Christ reminds us, several times a year, that even when life asks us to do something very ordinary, we are still the most remarkable thinking, versatile, educated and deeply feeling beings. We get our children ready for school, fulfill our work obligations, and try as best we can to care for those close to us — and that, essentially, is our basic set of daily tasks. But if we consider what belongs to human beings alone — perhaps it is the capacity for compassion and co-creation? At least, that is how it seems to me right now. In the face of death, our material achievements grow pale and crumble, while creativity and compassion lift us above it. They are like an airplane carrying us above the leaden grey clouds of everyday life — up to where the sun shines and there are no boundaries.

Christ is Risen!
 Appearing of an Angel to the Holy Women by Olga Shalamova.
He conquered death, and invites us to share in that victory and follow him — in love for one another, and in a creative approach to life. Perhaps it is worth trying?

We embrace you all and hope that this Paschal season will be peaceful and fruitful for you, bringing spiritual joy and inner stillness.
Philip and Olga
Easter 2026
Tbilisi
--------------------------------------------- Photographs of our icon workshops in Melbourne.
NEWS

We have just a few local news this time:

COURSES

Published photographs of our icon workshops in Melbourne., and finally defined the dates for two courses, dedicated to composition in iconography:

Background VS Figure in Iconography - June 4 - July 16, 2026

Half Figure Composition - October 15 - December 3, 2026

In-person course about garments in the New Skete (USA) still has some spots. All other courses proceed as scheduled, and we continue working on new programs, hoping to launch them in September.

LIFE news

In January, the Italian embassy rejected my visa application, stating that I had not proved that my work experience exceeded 6 months, nor that my financial situation was sufficient. In February I brought them a new pile of documents and also asked for some help from the Italian side. Can’t help but practice patience. Of course, when we have any serious piece of news, I will share it with you.

NEW IMAGES
Anchiskhati Christ by Olga Shalamova. Wood, gesso, relief gesos, egg tempera. St Maximos the Confessor, Origen and Evagrius by Philip Davydov. Wood, gesso, hot encaustic.


Warmly,
Philip & Olga

P.S. If you missed our Christmas Newsletter, it is here.

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St George the Warrior by Olga Shalamova.
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