Clothed in Glory: Learning to Embody Christ
Visit the Dal Schindell Gallery between May 14 and June 12, 2025, to view Clothed in Glory: Learning to Embody Christ, a textile art exhibition by Freeman Lam. On May 14, join us for a creative presentation of Freeman's work at 4:30 pm in the Chapel, followed by an opening reception in the Dal Schindell Gallery.
This exhibition is part of Freeman's Integrated Project in the Arts and Theology (IPIAT), a capstone project completed by Master of Arts in Theological Studies students pursuing a concentration in Christianity and the Arts.
About the Exhibition
Clothed in Glory: Learning to Embody Christ explores the relevance of being created in the image of God in today’s fast-paced, modern world. Hand sewn in community, the three garments in the collection represent themes of ethnic identity, pain, and experiencing the Divine. The artist encourages viewers to slow down and reflect on their lived experiences and how they are intricately and particularly woven within community. This exhibition aims to foster a deeper awareness of our interconnectedness with each other and with the Divine.
About the Artist
Freeman Lam is a Canadian-born Chinese artist who works mainly with textiles exploring Traditional Chinese designs and aesthetics in contemporary fashion. For Freeman, textile art provides him the avenue to understand his ethnic identity within a predominantly White-European society. With a background in Interdisciplinary Design from Langara College and Early Childhood Education from Capilano University, Freeman is interested in exploring art as a point of connection which generates creativity and life within community. Throughout his studies at Regent College, Freeman has intentionally wrestled with how the biblical narrative invites us to consider our lived experiences, in particular our ethnic and cultural experiences, as threads which Christ stitches within his grand story.
Learn More
Freeman Lam and fellow arts student Mo Hickman were recently interviewed on the Regent College Podcast. Listen to their conversation online or in your favourite podcast app.
The Dal Schindell Gallery is located at Regent College, which sits on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation.
Location
Dal Schindell Gallery at Regent College (5800 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC)
Parking
Regent College no longer has its own parking lot. Paid parking options are available nearby with metered parking on Western Parkway, among other locations, and covered pay parking at the Thunderbird Parkade. See parking.ubc.ca for more info.