Comments on: Saturday Thoughts on the Visual Arts

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:47:53 +0000

Oh, I should also note that the murals will be going up at the church, Christ Lutheran, in Fort Worth, TX. We weren’t able to get pictures Saturday as the church is going to take some time to build a nice frame and covering for the work before they put them up. We’re glad they’re going to take the time to ensure they’re protected for the future. We’ll get pics from them hopefully in the next few weeks and then I’ll definitely post something

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:46:09 +0000

I love hearing when people do things really well and in new ways like the hands you mention. I’d never heard of this technique before. What’s also interesting to note is that not all visual elements we bring out need to be high tech. It takes work and coordination, but some visual elements, e.g. these hands or even the stripping of the altar, are completely low-tech, but still engage this element of our 21st century people.

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:20:44 +0000

We were given paper cut out into the shape of a hand then encouraged to write on it hurts that we were holding back and trying to handle on our own.After we finished writing,we were given the opportunity to tape them on the glass windows that were from floor to ceiling all along the front and sides of the sanctuary, symbolizing us handing them to God.When all were finished,the sun was starting to go down and the hands “appeared” to reach straight up into the heavens.There was not a dry eye there that day or I’d venture to say a person that didn’t know God’s presence.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:57:58 +0000

I think I get the greatest impact from some of the art which changes from season to season (maybe the rest blends in). For instance I love the Easter banners at our church. They’re beautiful, and also hold a lot of symbolic meaning. I also notice an impact from the lack of decoration at times. Every year at the Maundy Thursday service they strip the alter at my church. It always leaves a huge impression to see that almost empty alter with the black draped cross at the end. It makes such a big statement for me.

By: John

John — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:34:43 +0000

Where is it going to be?