No subject was too challenging for the illustrator James Sillavan, whose work graced The Tablet for more than a decade and who died suddenly on 6 October. Using the sign-off “Jas”, he produced pocket-sized illustrations for a huge range of articles. He specialised in moral dilemmas, and his drawings offered a sometimes wry, sometimes pointed take on the issue under discussion.
When sent an article to illustrate, he would quickly produce an A4 sheet divided into eight sections, each with a rough drawing on it. So inventive were these offerings that it was difficult to choose between them. He also produced memorable Tablet covers, including one of Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos – for a profile of the cardinal in 2010 – storming off with a dismissive wave of his ha
19 October 2013, The Tablet
Farewell to the Jas age
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Maybe cardinals did not attend because, presuming they were aware of this event, it wasn't of the type (not category) that usually demands such attention and/or it consisted of persons who--I'm objective because I'm speculating--may (not) be infamous for reasons not (directly?) involving the topics reportedly discussed. Between these two options I know which I'd act upon (which isn't to say that I'd do the same as they did).
That the cardinals did not assist is a symbolic way of conveying the idea that the cardinals did not listen. It was not only impolite, it was, more importantly, a refusal to dialogue, a refusal to recognize the speakers, women, as persons. Dialogue only takes place between people, among equals. Refusal to dialogue is a negation women as equals.