Beauty At Work Science, Art, and the Sacred with David Clayton
Born and raised in England, David Clayton is an internationally known artist, teacher, writer, and broadcaster living in Princeton, NJ. He is Provost of online Catholic university www.Pontifex.University where he created their unique Master of Sacred Arts program; and is currently Artist-in-Residence of Scala Foundation, a non-profit based in Princeton, which has a mission of transforming American culture through educational programs that encourage creativity. He has a popular blog at thewayofbeauty.org and writes weekly also for scalafoundation.org; and the newliturgicalmovement.org. He has written several books including: The Little Oratory, A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home; The Way of Beauty, and The Vision for You - How to Discover the Life You Were Made For. As an artist, he has major commissions from churches in the US and the UK. He has also illustrated several books aside from his own.
In this episode, we talk about:
- What drew David to science and then into art.
- How his scientific background influences David’s iconography work.
- How science and mathematics are sources of creativity and inspiration.
- The similarities in the methodical approach of scientists and traditional artists
- Defining beauty in art and science
- How beauty can mislead us
- The beauty of science and how it can build trust in science for people of faith.
- What can mathematical and/or scientific training provide to artists?
Resources mentioned:
David’s blog:
https://www.thewayofbeauty.org/
David’s book The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home:
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Oratory-Beginners-Guide-Praying/dp/1622821769
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