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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Christian Modern Art Is An Expression Of Faith

By Eric Jimenez


It can evoke many emotions, whether abstract or face of Jesus. The artist may define it as a tangible expression of faith. In any case, Christian Modern Art is beautiful, calming and inspires many Christians to pray and follow their belief in God.

Jesus, God and angels are prevalent in many of these paintings. One artist, Thomas Kinade, is considered one of the most collectible of all Christian artists. His works are the tangible way he shares his religious faith with all the world.

Jesus is depicted with deep intense emotion showing in his eyes. He is painted hanging on the cross, both realistically and symbolically. Many other paintings show the cross using all colors and styles. One shows a blue cross made of small squares and rectangles on a red background. The background is also small squares and rectangles.

Large and small gold crosses are outlined in blue or red. He is shown in a variety of poses. In one series he is shown as a black distorted figure. His body language alone tells of his sorrow against a stark black backdrop.

The words of various bible verses are done in patterns of all kinds. They may be sad and monotone or bright cheery messages of hope. People can find one of these showing a favorite verse from the bible.

Angels are always a favored figure in Christian paintings and on Christmas trees. They are beautiful and glowing, in pristine white robes with halos on their heads. Others are shown helping people to carry heavy burdens throughout difficult journeys. They sometimes are shown as caricatures from childrens stories.

The abstracts may show a riot of bright colors, or flower gardens blowing gently in the wind. A dark pall seems to fall over those representing Jesus dying on the cross. Everyone can imagine his own personal image of religious symbolism. Each is impressive.

The spectator can visualize the sorrowful hours of the death of Jesus on Good Friday. Alternatively, they can view the joy of Easter Morning when he rose from the dead. An abstract painting is anything the viewer imagines it to be. Circles may represent the circle of life to some and a glimpse into eternity to other.

To the Christian, they have more meaning than the abstracts of secular artists, Jackson Pollock is one example. Mark Lawrence is the Christian artist famous for his technique called painting with light. It is a truly modern medium using a digital process to render a painting in a special way.




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