Kairos Forum With Stephen Roach
Event Details
- Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Keynote Speaker: Stephen Roach, Founder of The Breath & The Clay & Host of Makers & Mystics Podcast
- ArtShare by Abbey Mueller
- SmallTalk by Smith Podris
- 8:30am – 12:00pm, Sanctuary
- Free Childcare with reservation
- Breakfast and Coffee Provided
- Free but RSVP is requested
Kairos Forums are quarterly gatherings designed to support, encourage, educate, and inspire creatives of all kinds, as well as art enthusiasts and anybody interested in creativity. Forums include breakfast, fellowship, keynote speakers, ArtShares, SmallTalks, prayer, and special features.
Forums are free events, but an RSVP is requested. For more information contact Kristy Barry, KBarry@StAndrews.Church or 843-284-4351.
About Stephen Roach
Stephen Roach is host of the Makers and Mystics podcast and founder of The Breath and The Clay creative arts organization. Stephen travels as a keynote speaker and event curator conducting workshops and events centered on the exploration of creativity and the spiritual life. He has penned five volumes of poetry, an illustrated children’s book titled Satchel Willoughby & The Realm of Lost Things, a practical guide for artists titled, Five Creativity Killers and How To Avoid Them and Naming The Animals: An Invitation To Creativity.
Stephen is a multi-instrumentalist with a background in ethnomusicology and film composition. His musical group, Songs of Water composes for film and television including the award-winning Australian animated short, Teacups. Stephen has contributed to the works of recording artists Ricky Skaggs, Josh Garrels, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, John Mark McMillan and others.
Stephen lives in North Carolina with his wife Sarah and children Evangelyn Belle and Isaac Brighton.
About Abbey Mueller
I like beauty, and to paint with Jesus, and put scriptures on the back of my art, so that The word and hope of the gospel gets out into the world. I’m also a teacher and life coach of 15 years, so naturally I love sharing my studio with clients! xx Abbey
“Abbey Mueller has masterfully tapped into the quintessential leisure and affluence of coastal life, drawing inspiration from the iconic photography of Slim Aarons. Aarons, renowned for his ability to capture the glamorous lives of the elite, has found a spirited successor in Mueller, whose paintings breathe life into the static opulence of high society gatherings. Mueller’s collection is more than just art; it’s an invitation to an endless summer where the sun kisses the horizon, and the days blend seamlessly into nights filled with laughter and good company.
Abbey’s insight into the work of Slim Aarons unveils a deeper understanding of what truly constitutes the essence of being ‘the finest.’ Abbey suggests that beyond the allure of wealth and leisure, the fruits of the spirit are what genuinely imbue a person with a sense of finesse and nobility. These virtues represent a spiritual wealth that surpasses material and aesthetic values. This perspective encourages a shift from valuing external appearances and material success to appreciating the beauty of character and the richness of the Holy Spirit. While the glamorous lives captured by Slim Aarons offer a snapshot of a certain kind of beauty and allure, Abbey’s reflection points us toward a deeper, more enduring form of excellence. It’s a call to recognize and aspire to the qualities that truly enrich our lives and the lives of those around us, setting a foundation for a spiritual legacy that outlives material wealth and transient beauty.”
About Smith Podris
Smith Podris works across disciplines, asking questions about the nature of time, memory, and imago Dei. Smith’s poetry is shared through reading and performance, most recently as spoken word in Charleston Poetry Festival’s Collective Truths. Her visual art has been displayed in Mount Pleasant’s Kairos Gallery and is also privately collected.
Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of Charleston and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University School of Law. A coastal South Carolina native, she practiced law in the Charleston area before focusing on these creative pursuits. She lives in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, with her husband, Freddy, and their four children.