A Meal of Remembrance
Illustrations by Lauren Stevens, text by Poor Bishop Hooper
On view January 18 - March 8, 2026
“In the book of Exodus the LORD tells the Israelites to remember the Passover for all generations. As this command has been followed by practicing Jews over the years, a liturgy, called a 'Seder,' was formed to guide the meal. A Meal of Remembrance uses the framework and tradition of the Seder, but celebrates Christ as the Passover lamb, shedding light on His fulfillment of both biblical prophecy and many of the mysterious Seder traditions.”
The illustrations in this exhibit come from the book A Meal of Remembrance by Poor Bishop Hooper. “Following this book's order, celebrants will remember spiritual facts by digesting metaphors. Participants read stories, sing or recite scripture, throw out leaven, search for missing bread and more as the story of the Passover is retold. Adding to the robust text, 81 illustrations add beauty and depth to the experience.”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Lauren Stevens was raised alongside car engineers and Bible scholars in the desert terrain of Chandler, Arizona. A young love of pen and ink drawing easily translated to the linear nature of copper etching when she studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. There, she earned her BFA with a specialized emphasis in printmaking. Now, she is furthering her research as the Fall 2023 printmaking candidate at Arizona State University. See more of Lauren’s work at www.laurenstevensart.com.
Hailing originally from small towns in central Kansas and now residing in Grandview, MO, Poor Bishop Hooper began writing, recoding, and performing in 2013. What began as a duo, weaving together a patchwork of melodies atop an upright bass and a guitar, has since blossomed into a plethora of technicolor expressions - all to bring glory to God and beauty to the earth. Though still often performing simple tunes in simple places, PBH has been blessed to develop a vibrant musical ministry - ranging from full band, heavy mood moments like that in ‘The Golgotha Experience,’ to their ambitious and sonically diverse ‘EveryPsalm' project, to their most recent release ‘As Foretold’ which walks through the prophetic fulfillment passages in Matthew’s gospel. Over the years, they’ve shared music and conversations with thousands around the country, in concert halls and living rooms, prisons and schools.