Every three years (I think that's what it is) the Church sponsors an
international art competition. I wasn't aware of this until Meg told me about it a few years ago. Its one of my favorite things to see when its around. Last night some friends of mine and I went down to the conference center to see the entries that were chosen for display. As always, there were beautiful paintings, sculptures and pieces entered. They were all stunning in their own way, even when I interpret the piece completely different from what the artist says. :) I had three favorite paintings. You'll have to go down to see them, as you can't just copy them and paste a picture here. But two of the titles were "The Fruits of our Labors" and "Journey to Moriah." My most favorite piece- well- I forgot to write down the title, of course. But it was a painting of Mary and Joseph, kneeling over the Christ child. There have been many interpretations of this event, however, this one truly touched me because of how Mary was portrayed. She truly looked like a young 16 year old mother who was caring for the Lord. It was simply beautiful.
My friend, Kris, and I were also talking about the different interpretations of Christ- how interesting it was to see the many ways He is painted and sculpted and yet there is something so very similiar in all the work. Just another testament to the fact that He is the same everywhere.
Oh! I forgot another painting that I loved. Again, I forgot to write down the name of it but you'll know it when you see it. Pilate and Christ are standing together in the portrait. Pilate has a look of confusion, concern, indecision- something! Christ is standing next to him, with a crown of thorns on his head, blood streaming down his body, looking straight forward- not at Pilate, which I thought was an intersting choice. You can see the understanding, resignation? maybe, that He is going forward with what He promised to do. Very powerful.
I believe the competition is there until October so head on down!
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