Exhibit Hours: Monday - Thursdays

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Second Reformed Church will host an art exhibit that explores the story of “The Father and His Two Sons” in the church’s “Gathering Place” at 225 E. Central Ave., Zeeland, MI. The exhibit will run from March 14 through May 16.

The thirty pieces of art were collected by Larry and Mary Gerbens and are on loan from Calvin College. Each work of art visually explores the parable of the Prodigal Son, which has inspired artist for centuries. Themes such as greed, regret, repentance, forgiveness, jealousy, reconciliation, and self-righteousness can be seen.

The artists include: Rembrandt van Rijn, John August Swanson, JJ Tissot, Laura James, Alexei Viktorovich Korchagin, Bjorn Wiinblad, John August Swanson, Han Sebald Beham, Thomas Hart Benton, Vie De Jesus Mafa, Karl Kwekel. Contemporary artists who were commissioned for this collection are: Edward Riojas, Steve Prince, Julie Quinn, Robert Barnum, Gary Wilson, David & Deborah Garner, Matt & Amy Vander Pol, Joel Tanis, Jeff Condon, Athanasios Clark, Charles Smalligan, Elmer Yazzie, Jon McDonald, Jonathan Quist, Edgar Boeve, and Carol McCrady.

The exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9am-4pm. Group tours may be arranged by calling Meredith at 772-2153 or e-mail: Meredith@srczeeland.org.