Speaker Series with RENATA BRICKA

Wednesday, Nov 3, 2024 @ 7 p.m. PT

Folk ingenuity at its best is expressed in the picturesque wooden churches of Slovakia. The perfect harmony of the soul with nature still speaks to us today. Whether Protestant, Catholic, Greek Catholic, or Orthodox, Slovak wooden churches are breathtakingly beautiful. They have an exceptional worldwide value, which is why they are part of the UNESCO global human heritage.

Some of them were built 5 centuries ago!
Others were constructed without a single nail! 
There were once over 300 wooden churches in Slovakia.
Sixty remain for us to admire today.

Join Renata Bricka to learn more about this unique part of the inheritance of our ancestors. Renata Helena Bricka, born in Slovakia, moved to the US in 1982. She holds an MA in Fine Arts and Art History and an MA in Russian Language and Literature. Renata's career has been rich. She has worked as a translator at the Oregon State University, designed opera costumes, and taught costume design and art. She also worked as a docent in the Haggin Museum and currently gives many varied presentations on Art History. Renata Bricka received several awards for her costume design and also an award from the Stockton Arts Commission.

 The event is free of charge, but registration is required.