Gestures of Compassion

Gestures of Compassion

Victoria Scarlett
3.30.25 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | In Person

This multifaith slide presentation explores visual representations of the Virgin Mary and Guanyin (the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, aka Kwan Yin) as they appear in sacred art traditions.  As we examine resonances between these two examples of the divine feminine, we’ll take a deep dive into the nature of compassion and the gestural language of open-heartedness. Discover how you can reclaim these two archetypes of love and compassion
and draw upon them sources of inspiration and healing energy.  Explore a somatic experience through gestures and postures that overcome the ego, unlock the heart, and communicate compassion. We will engage in this practice of embodied prayer together, as we live into precious values that we cherish while generating and radiating that energy in the world.

Victoria Scarlett combines a deep interest in sacred art traditions of the world, and mystical spirituality, with her great love of visual art.  She presents slide-illustrated enrichment programs that weave fine art and aesthetics with inspiration and spirituality. Connection to the divine, integration, the human heart, and a love of beauty are central. 
Victoria has taught in a variety of settings including spirituality and retreat centers, cathedrals, universities, museums, and conferences. She holds an MA in Art History, an MA in Museum Studies (specializing in the interpretation of art), and a BA in Studio Art. More about Victoria and her Center for Sacred Art can be found at
Center for Sacred Art