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Resident Artist Nicora Gangi's third work for 2013 deals with the theme of "Dancing" and responds to Psalm 149 as part of a collection inspired by each of the six themes for the year.

Psalms 149

Dance

Nicora Gangi

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Curated by:

Spark+Echo Arts, 2013 Artist in Residence

2013

11 x 14 inches

Paper Collage on Strathmore Paper & Adobe Photoshop

Mixed Media

Primary Scripture

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Who are called upon to praise God? The children of Israel! They are nearer to God than other Israelites, those who have the word and ordinances of God. We give honor to God when we take pleasure in Him. We should sing new songs: newly composed upon every special occasion.

Singing them with a new affection. Making the song new though the words have been used before. Keeping them growing threadbare.

Those who are so musically employed in religious worship must, by the same rule, introduce dancing; for they went together as in David's dancing before the ark.

The righteous shall be beautified in that day when they shine forth as the sun. In the hopes of this let them now, in the darkest day, sing a new song and dance with a new heart to Our God and Our King.

Spark Notes

The Artist's Reflection

Nicora Gangi was educated at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA (BFA 1974 and MFA 1976). She was a Professor of Art at Syracuse University for 29 years. Gangi has been awarded many Grand Prize and First Place awards and grants. She has been and continues to be published in numerous artist’s books on pastel paintings. She has lectured regionally and nationally as a visiting artist at universities and artist’s guilds. She is represented by: Edgewood Gallery (Syracuse, NY), and Gangi Studio (Winter Garden, FL).