Tradition as Creativity: Dialogue with Iconographer Dr George Kordis

Within the teachings and arts of the Orthodox Church we sometimes hear a suspicion about creativity. To some ears, the words “creative” and “new,” sound opposed to “Tradition” which is unchanging. In his art and his writings, world-renowned iconographer Dr George Kordis demonstrates compellingly how tradition has always been not only creative, but in a fruitful relationship with secular culture.

Dr Kordis presented this public discussion on "Tradition as Creativity" April 7, 2022 from the campus of St Vladimir's Seminary, where he is spring 2022's artist in residence through the Seminary's Institute of Sacred Arts.

Video Chapters
00:00:04 Introduction & Lecture
00:35:27 Iconography Montage
00:43:45 Q&A Session