Today's Lecture March 10.2020

HUMANITIES FOR BREVARD    

THE RYCKMAN LECTURES   

BLIND ART AND MORE         

3/10/2020   

GEORGE V RICHARDS

Pete Eckert is only one of 4 blind individuals working in high fashion, in the intense Art market for his creations here in the United States. We will take a look at his rather interesting work as well as hear a bit from him about what he is attempting to achieve. After receiving his MBA, he soon learned he had RP, and eye disease in which the person will eventually become completely blind. But the memory of what he had seen in the past, mixed with his challenges now, having creating stunning work using a variety of lighting techniques.

But first, a little about chalices. Everyone likes a chalice.  But the one Jesus may have drunk from during the Last Supper would be the ultimate find. Whether through Arthurian Legend, Centuries of searches, the Cathedral of Valencia, Spain, has been sanctioned by the Roman Catholic Church as holding the cup, used at the Last Supper. Let’s have a look.

Following the Pete Eckert presentation, a brief look at some of the ultimate pieces used by children building their homes. Today, these pieces would not be allowed due to the problem of accidentally swallowing them. Not so some time ago. An incredible journey into a time long gone. Houses that used to be loved now a mere memory of that time. The exactness of furnishing for these places called home is extraordinary and deserves to be called an art unto itself.

And, a closing reminder.

Presentation Order:

Introduction

Chalices as Art

The Allegory of the Eucharist with Ciborum

Valencia Cathedral, Home of the Cup according to the RCC

600 year old Italian Chalices

Nautilus Shells and Ostrich Eggs

Eckert Shot Volkswagen Project

Ivory Chalices at Rosenborg Castle, Denmark

Chalice Value

Pete Eckert

Pictures at a Blind Exhibition

The VW shoot

Forest Images

Small, Lost, Houses

Be My Eyes