The Lucky Seven: Adventures of the New Saints by Stephanie Saint Sanchez

Art League Houston (ALH) is excited to present The Lucky Seven: Adventures of the New Saints, an exhibition featuring photography, sculpture and video by Houston-based filmmaker & curator Stephanie Saint Sanchez. Inspired by the history of the Patron Saints, who have traditionally been used as intercessors and advocates in heaven for a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person, this exhibition playfully tells the story of seven new patron saints who have been created in response to present-day socio-political issues, and everyday living.

The Lucky Seven include: St. Anglo de Gated Communiti - Patron Saint of protection of wealth; St. Velveeta of Sheboygan - Patron Saint of pasteurized processed cheese food; St. Tierra of Azucar - Patron Saint of oddly named Texas Towns; St. Schmatta of Arme-Salut - Patron Saint of second hand clothing stores; St. Mortua of Giggleheim - Saint of people who die laughing; St. Qwerty Perdida - Patron Saint of lost passwords; St. Simon K. Si y La Jovencita de Shenanigans - Patron Saints of bad ideas and his child apprentice of pranks, and the St. Aethelwird of Hirsute-Moire - Patron Saint of bearded drag queens

Each Saint will be honored in an elaborate altarpiece, with candles, daily prayers, and other significant trinkets. The Lucky Seven will also be featured in a short film, depicting the trials and triumphs faced as they deal with the complexities of modern day life. Throughout the exhibit, viewers will be invited to post petitions and prayers to the new saints using post-it notes specifically blessed by the artist.