Artwork by Stephen Hackley is now on display at the Nashville
Church of Scientology.
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville has
a mission to support the artists in society. This includes musicians,
photographers, fine artists, filmmakers—anyone creative, trying to produce
something aesthetic. The reason behind this is simple: L. Ron Hubbard who
founded Scientology said, “A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its
dreams are dreamed by artists.” The Church carries this forward today by
hosting a number of events to drive forward the dreams of artists, and thereby
uplift the culture.
In alignment with this mission, the church is hosting
artwork by fine artist Stephen Hackley during the month of November and early
December. The art reception for the display took place on Saturday evening. The
following day, Hackley hosted an informal talk and painting demonstration where
he discussed the essay “Art and Communication” by L. Ron Hubbard.
Hackley has been recognized time and again as one of the
top floral artists of the world and many know him as “the flower painter.” His
artwork was chosen twice by the Blossom Art Competition, hosted by the Susan Kathleen
Black Foundation as one of the fifty pieces to tour top museums in America for
two years. In September of 2007, Hackley was recognized by the Mayor of
Richardson, TX, as one of the world’s top floral artists with a proclamation
from the city which read, in part, “Stephen’s unique floral paintings extend
beyond the canvas. His use of intense color and flowing lines have become a
form of spiritual communication as people are drawn emotionally and soulfully
into his pieces.” That same year, he was recognized by the governor of Texas,
Rick Perry, for being a finalist in the Blossom Art Competition.
Hackley describes his work: “I produce floral works on
canvas and also on wood using a monochromatic under-painting followed by layers
of colored glazes, which allow the under-painting to come through, thereby
creating a noticeable depth to the work… My works tend to be larger than life
pieces, enhanced by dramatic lighting and intense color, giving a new viewpoint
or perspective to the viewer.”
“We are excited to have this beauty in our church,” says
church president Corinne Sullivan who is encouraging everyone to view the art.
Stephen Hackley’s artwork will be displayed during the
month of November and early December at the Church of Scientology, 1130 8th
Avenue South. For more information on Stephen Hackley, visit stephenhackley.com.
For more information on Scientology, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.
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