Pink Crucifixion by Craigie Aitchison
I have unfortunately missed an exhibit of works from the Methodist Church Art Collection, which closed on June 11. Not that I could have attended, since it was in Edinburgh, Scotland. But hearing about it informed me of a collection I knew nothing about and another group of Christians working through the theology of art.
About the collection:
"It focuses on episodes in the life of Christ and invites the viewer to look through the medium to the God who can reveal himself not only through the spoken word but also through material, created things.
It is an invitation to exercise our imaginations, to learn more about the richness of God's being, and to offer him glory and praise."
About the collection:
"It focuses on episodes in the life of Christ and invites the viewer to look through the medium to the God who can reveal himself not only through the spoken word but also through material, created things.
It is an invitation to exercise our imaginations, to learn more about the richness of God's being, and to offer him glory and praise."
According to The Methodist Church in Britain, the collection began as the vision of two people in the 1960s who wanted Methodists to " become more aesthetically aware and understand art and faith." They raised the funds to buy and commission works of art separately from the Church general revenue.
The church also offers a DVD study series based on the artworks aimed at church and home group leaders. It is intended to aid Bible study and prayer. I intend to order it and will let you know what I think. (Since it is produced in Great Britain, the discs will only be playable in the US on multicode DVD players.)
The church also offers a DVD study series based on the artworks aimed at church and home group leaders. It is intended to aid Bible study and prayer. I intend to order it and will let you know what I think. (Since it is produced in Great Britain, the discs will only be playable in the US on multicode DVD players.)