DSPT Alumnus Lam Khong will be presenting two series of works on paper in an exhibition entitled "Breath and Prayer." Each series contemplates the Stations of the Cross from a unique perspective. In many traditional Stations, we see a narrative of the events of Jesus' Passion. As Lam become more familiar with these specific scenes such as "Jesus is Condemned to Die" or "Jesus Meets His Mother," he reinterprets the historical Stations in order to help him better understand and appreciate the Passion in his life. In these two series, one is focused on the face of Jesus and one is focused on his breath.Lam said, that "...while studying philosophy at the Dominican School in Berkeley in 2007, I began the series of line drawings. My mind was worn out by the amount of reading—and 
rereading. By the end of the day, the only thing I could concentrate on was drawing simple lines across the page. Each line was drawn in one breath, and often, I would recite a prayer with each line. Through this simple gesture, I recognized a few important lessons. Every human act, like every line, is important. Although our individual tasks may be minute, when added together, they become significant. In each drawing, there are about three thousand lines. The nature of lines and their abundance brought me to reflect on beginnings and ends and eternity."
rereading. By the end of the day, the only thing I could concentrate on was drawing simple lines across the page. Each line was drawn in one breath, and often, I would recite a prayer with each line. Through this simple gesture, I recognized a few important lessons. Every human act, like every line, is important. Although our individual tasks may be minute, when added together, they become significant. In each drawing, there are about three thousand lines. The nature of lines and their abundance brought me to reflect on beginnings and ends and eternity."Lam will be at the opening reception on July 5, 2008.
