Visitor's Comments on the "Diversity of Devotion" Exhibit
Jenny Jozwiak, Warm Greeting, Sikh Center of NY, Flushing
"A beautiful testimony to the diversity of faith
that surrounds us in Brooklyn and NYC!"
--J. Goodman
"Born and raised in Brooklyn, and having lived in both
the Midwest and the South, this exhibit has furthered
my belief that NYC is a place that allows people
to believe
however they wish, something I admire about my birthplace." --Jocelyn Garcia
Stephanie Keith, Muslim Elementary School, Flushing
"Thank you for the most exquisite portrait of devotion
in its many forms. I was very moved by the art here
on a spiritual, emotional and aesthetic level."
-- Heidi Raia
"In general, I am highly critical of organized religion: the answers
it purports to give, the mysteries is seeks to quash, the control
it expects and the needless suffering and violence
is has caused. Despite all this, the beauty of these
photographs is so striking - as is the beauty of the people
within these photographs and their exquisite connection
to the unknowable divine."
-- Susannah MacLintock
Stephanie Keith, First Birthday Celebration for Isabella Hong, Flushing
"Thank you for this lovely display of NYC's spiritual diversity.
The exhibit encapsulates much of what the "big apple"
is really about. But more importantly, it demonstrates how
a place can be relatively peaceful even though
it is occupied by various religious preferences."
--Name Withheld
Jenny Jozwiak, Enlightenment, Temple Gates of Prayer, Queens, Judaism
"Thank you for doing this! God is everywhere
and manifests in variety. Thank you!"
--Georgia
Stephanie Keith, Full Gospel Church, Flushing
"Loved the exhibit -- which proves we all want
peace and spirituality in our lives."
--Barbara
Stephanie Keith, Full Gospel Church, Flushing
"These images are extremely moving. It is a very beautiful thing
to feature all these personal portraits of people and their
varying preferences of symbols, ideas, and modes of
expressing their spirit. Thank you!"
--Steve
Stephanie Keith, Voudou Ceremony, Brooklyn
"A very powerful and timely show. I cried!"
--Em Kahn
Jenny Jozwiak, The Master and the Bell, Guan Yin Temple, Queens, Buddhism
"This show is extraordinary. Simply saying awesome would be less!
Inspire us to think about the spirit of New York. Depiction of the city
shows the true example of how to live in harmony with distinct culture,
ethnicities and religion. The world might take a look at NYC and rethink
the purpose of religious conflict" --Adam
Stephanie Keith, Voudou Ceremony, Brooklyn
"Spiritually moving -- visually amazing! What a wonderful display
of various ways we participate in faith and devotion.
No wonder NYC is such a tremendous beacon of
light and perspectives of truth. Thank you!"
-- Name Withheld
Jenny Jozwiak, The Lesson, Sikh Center of NY, Queens, Sikh
"Absolutely beautiful! I loved every minute of my journey.
I especially loved the "Prayer from the Heart". The descriptive
words of time and season was very moving. Also the picture is
sensitive and beautiful. Thank you for sharing, loving
and showing. My love for NYC has been deepened."
-- Ellyse
Jenny Jozwiak, Smiling Nun, Hanmaum Zen Temple, Queens, Buddhism
"The works on display were truly beautiful and the
accompanying words were moving. I felt tears welling up
in my eyes at times. Diversity is important. All people
everywhere contribute to the greatness of life. Thank you." -- Lisa F.
Jenny Jozwiak, All Bow, Ching Chueh Gung Temple, Tao Buddhism
"This was an eye catching and amazing display. Looking at all
of the pictures I was surprised to see that you captured
some very intimate and secretive scenes of some
religious practice. There was also great coverage of religions
that are usually overlooked by our society or rarely mentioned.
The show was greatly appreciated". -- C.W.
