Thursday, August 4, 2011

We have this treasure (Filtered Divinity)

Amazing, it is, that life altering truth comes from the places it does. Our tendency is to assume light, or revelation only comes by way of those who spend long hours, head bowed in contemplation or in books. But truth, spiritual knowledge doesn't have to have a "willing body;" all it takes is a mind, a heart, and a soul, and God's infinite wisdom will find you!

In the above piece, you will note the bands of earth tones, particularly browns, clay and oranges, primarily below. That's us. But wait, what's this breaking through the bottom? Seems like light is interrupting the thick dark tones. Yeah, well that happens around us and to us more often than we know.

It is said that artist transmit the will of the creator. Whether it's singing, writing, acting, or rendering in paint or marble, to the world, we convey 'messages.' But have you ever watched a child at play? Especially children who play with great effort? If you've ever seen one who laughed, twirled, jumped and ran, then you've also noted that they "huff and puff" and sweat like us crotchety adults :) But they are expressing joy without separating play from work. They are creating joy with great effort - rather than waiting to be entertained. God, through them, expresses his joy - for joy's sake.

We have a treasure hidden in are "earthen vessels..."

7 comments:

  1. Wow!...Powerful my friend! It's always fun to hear what the artist is seeing while he/she is creating. I would have never guessed the earth tones were us and all that. It really makes me want to get up and get moving! I love your paintings and your thoughts...you are very talented. I pray that you're following will prosper and grow. Keep it up!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Thanks Matt! Glad the words and images touched you.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Love the image, love the thoughts behind it. Each of your paintings should have a story, then when you get invited to speak:-), you will have it all mapped out before hand. Show you paintings then tell their story! Cool!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Excellent blog, Eddie, I love that message and how you incorporated it with your artwork!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Thanks Deby! Thanks Mary! Deb, it is my plan to do more of "this." Actually, it's what I've been told artist blog about. There is definitely a story with each piece and each series. You're right; I'll identify parts of the painting and help people understand the thought processes behind the image.

    ReplyDelete
  6. What a wonderful visual of children's ability to work-play! This is the spirit with which we should approach all of our endeavors. Great post!

    ReplyDelete