9th Annual National Juried Art Show
at Lexis Gallery at Trinity Cathedral
October 4 - November 9, 2025
Opening Reception, Saturday, October 4, 2025 5-7 pm
Juror: Patricia Altschul, nationally recognized fine artist living in Sacramento, CA
Theme : "I Desire Mercy", Matthew 9:13
"Echoes of a Forgotten Tune"
Beyti Barbaros
Canvas print with floating frame
24" x 36"
$670.00
“Fallen Grace”
Beyti Barbaros
Canvas print with floating frame
24" x 36"
$670.00
"All Are Called"
Lorraine Bollinger
Colored Pencil
9" x 14.75"
$1,500.00
Artist Statement
“A flock of sheep are guided and tended by their shepherd. Just as humans, the flock is made of individuals with many differences in appearance and temperament, yet we are all Children of God, receiving His mercy and blessings.”
"Pinocchio"
Sandra Ceas
digital photograph, framed
18" x 22"
$650.00
"Mercy"
Anthony Chavez
Polylactic acid plastic, Acrylic Paint
14" x 10" x 5"
$750.00
"From Where I Glean My Faith"
Alisa Clark
Acrylic, Alcohol Ink, Enamel, Marker, Collage
24" x 30"
$2,400.00
Artist Statement
“I remember this strange journey that I took, and that moors me. I remember every step. I can feel it all: His touch, His presence, and His message to me. Ever since my faith has been pretty much deconstructed, all I have left is this experience. This is the new place from which I glean my faith.”
"Prayer For Those Carrying Red Cards"
Debra Collins
Hand cut paper
34" x 22"
$500.00
Artist Statement
“Black, red, white handcut paper design as a visual prayer for immigrants dealing with ICE. Includes phrases from the red cards that are show informs all about a person's constitutional rights. Also has hand cut rosary and prayer reads "Oh God hear our plea. Turn the hearts of those that come for us.”
"Always Our Passover Lamb"
Kimberly Embree
Ceramic tile sculpted in bas relief & painted with oils
12.5" x 12"
$750.00
Artist Statement
“This piece layers time and events to reveal Christ’s eternal purpose as our sacrificial lamb. God's mercy is seen as the Angel of Death passes over Hebrew homes marked by lamb's blood, and as the Red Sea parts and Christ's sacrifice on the cross free God's people from slavery and lead to freedom.”
"The Shepherd and the Sheep Gate”
Kimberly Embree
Ceramic tile sculpted in bas relief & painted with oils
13.5" x 13"
$750.00
Artist Statement
“This work depicts Jesus as the Shepherd and the Sheep Gate. He calls to us sinners as the sheep of His pasture, and as the One True Shepherd, He cradles us in the face of menacing danger and never abandons us. Jesus assures us that when we enter by way of Him as the gate, we will be saved.”
"For I Have Not Called The Righteous But Sinners”
Chih Chun Eroles
Acrylic
16" x 12"
$400.00
"Dreams of Wonder”
Chih Chun Eroles
Watercolor
12" x 9"
$600.00
Artist Statement
“Just as a flower blooms in the garden of life, wonder blossoms in the garden of our souls. Its petals unfurl, revealing the beauty and magic that surrounds us. May we nurture our inner flower with curiosity, water it with awe, and prune away doubts and fears that seek to wither its petals.”
"Raptured”
Matt Gallien
Digital Photography
18" x 24"
$500.00
"Omen”
Joan e Gardner
Oil on Paper
20" x 16"
$850.00
"On Bended Knee”
Stephanie Goldman
Watercolor
30" x 22"
$5900.00
Artist Statement
“This painting depicts the ancient posture of kneeling On Bended Knee displaying deep humble and reverential respect when praying, accepting and honor or requesting a favor or asking forgiveness. On Bended Knee connects todays modern man to the most ancient of times. Painted in layers of color.”
"Sister Roma (San Francisco, CA)”
Harry Hanson
Archival pigment print
22.5" x 33.75"
$3,325.00
Artist Statement
“Portrait of Sister Roma, The Most Photographed Nun in The World, of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Originally published in "Legends of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age" (Abrams, 2022)”
"Strangely Dim”
Sungwon Hong
Oil on Canvas
26" x 78"
$2,100.00
Artist Statement
“And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace”
"He Died For You”
Pat Jessee
Acrylic
16" x 20"
$500.00
Artist Statement
“This painting came as I was using a partly painted canvas that a had used as a study for another painting of the crucifixion. I was just putting paint on in a random way, then I discovered that I had the beginnings of a powerful painting of Christ's suffering for us.”
"Fenestra ad Fidem”
Christopher Jones
Digital Photograph
13" x 13"
$500.00
Artist Statement
“Double exposure of a window overlooking a desert courtyard taken with a Leica CL and post processed in Adobe Creative Suite.”
"Dupliciter Gaude”
Christopher Jones
Digital Photograph
13" x 13"
$500.00
Artist Statement
“Double exposure of a fresco of people raising their arms and rejoicing taken using a Leica CL and post processed in Adobe Creative Suite.”
"Pocket”
Barry Jordan
Photography
22" x 18"
$350.00
Artist Statement
“Black & white photograph of found-object assemblage made for the purpose of photographing.”
"Genesis”
Mao Li
Mixed media on canvas
36" x 24”
$5,800.00
Artist Statement
“Genesis is a conceptual painting combining words, symbols, and mixed media, intertwining the biblical creation with reflections on human existence. Arranged vertically, it forms a visual timeline from ‘In the beginning’ to ‘And it was accomplished.’”
"The Door of Memories No.2”
Mao Li
Oil on Canvas
36" x 36”
$4,800.00
Artist Statement
“Set against a background of handwritten Bible verses, this is not just a portrait of a man, but a quiet testament to the enduring traces of faith and love through time.”
"Come Together”
Kristine Luber
Fabric patchwork and thread painting
12" x 12"
$200.00
Artist Statement
“Human profiles in a variety of skin tones. Reaction to George Floyd. Being merciful is now seen as a sign of weakness. It is my fervent hope that by making empathy & mercy a part of our lives again, we can come together in the same way I sewed these fabric scraps together.”
"Jenna”
Jenna Lynch
watercolor, collage, ink, gold leaf
11.75" x 8.75”
$620.00
Artist Statement
“I created this collage as a self portrait”
"The Wings of Morning”
Jenna Lynch
watercolor and pen
3.5" x 7"
$390.00
Artist Statement
“I created this series as a continuous scroll, but then I decided to extract the most refined pairs.”
"NO MERCY NO FUTURE”
Marshann Mahm
Charcoal
18" x 22"
$2,000.00
Artist Statement
“The question of mercy missing in humanity which causes intentional acts of destruction while sacrifice for some perceived noble cause is considered heroic. Without mercy, from God or our fellow pilgrims, there is no future.”
"Mission Carmel”
Erin Martinelli
Acrylic/Oil
12" x 9"
$1,400.00
Artist Statement
“Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo, first built in 1797, showcases resilience, peace, and mercy of God by remaining a beautiful reminder of all his precious gifts and promises to us.”
"Jesus and Nicodemus”
Jory Mertens
Digital Illustration
20" x 20"
$300.00
"The Forgiving Father”
Jory Mertens
Digital Illustration
20" x 20"
$300.00
Artist Statement
“The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus as they spoke at night in John 3.”
Artist Statement
“The depiction of the embrace from Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.”