The majority of the images in this exhibit were created to illustrate Lori Drigg’s retelling of the

ancient “Hymn of the Pearl.” In this retelling The Hymn is a spiritually significant tale that spans

centuries and answers some of life’s most pressing questions: “Where did I come from?” “Why

am I here?” and “Wh at is my pearl (purpose) here?”

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Written for an early Christian congregation in the first century AD, the hymn echoes the same

theme and motifs found in most classic, cultural tales; namely, the hero’s journey. This journey

typically involves a hero embarking on an adventure, learning from experience, overcoming a

foe or challenge, winning a victory and returning home transformed.