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Message from the Curator
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Kathleen Beaulieu
Matthew Dattilo
Patrick Dorsey, S.J.
Marsha Goldstein
Nevin Hedlund
Virginia Hogan
Ellen Landgraf
Peter LoGiudice
Judy McCaskey
Denise Noell
Dr. Robert Roemer
Frank Novel
Adrienne Traisman
Debra Yates
Dear Members and Friends:
2016 marks a year of transitions for both LUMA and Loyola University. After
a long search, Dr. Jo Ann Rooney was chosen as the 24th president of Loyola
University Chicago. To welcome Dr. Rooney, LUMA asked her to select the crèche
of the year for the annual
Art and Faith of the Crèche
exhibition. The cover of
this issue of
The Lumanary
features Dr. Rooney’s selection, a wooden nativity
scene crafted by Joan and David Kolter of North Hampton, United Kingdom.
This elegant crèche with its striking smooth lines is made from stiffened fabric,
polished hardwood and oak veneer. It is both delicate and refined as it conveys
the richness of the story of Christ’s birth with minimal detail. Now in its ninth
year, LUMA’s annual
Art and Faith of the Crèche
exhibition has become a holiday
tradition for LUMAmembers, the Chicago community, and out-of-town visitors.
Due to the generosity of James Govan, who continues to donate prized pieces
from his personal crèche collection to LUMA each year, LUMA is able to display
new acquisitions next to well-loved favorites (see interview with Mr. Govan in
this issue).
Cover image:
United Kingdom (Cogenhoe, Northhampton)
2001-2
, J
oan and David Kottler, wood, stiffened fabrics, light cardboard, plastic.
The James and Emilia Govan Crèche Collection, 2014:05-55.
Inside cover (left to right):
Ukraine,
2002, Elena Uralova, unpained wood. The
James and Emilia Govan Crèche Collection, 2016:10-64;
U.S.A. (Colorado)
, 1998, Jo Venia, painted clay. The James and Emilia Govan Crèche
Collection, 2016:10-73;
Thailand,
2003, Khunying Tongkorn Chandavimol, wood, fabric, paper and metal. The James and Emilia Govan Crèche
Collection, 2013:06-85;
Poland,
1999, Antoni Kaminski, painted and carved wood. The James and Emilia Govan Crèche Collection, L2015:35-
05;
Mexico (Metepec), n.d., A Tree of Life,
artist unknown, painted clay and wire. The James and Emilia Govan Crèche Collection, 2016:10-32.
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Loyola University Chicago’s 24th president, Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD.