Worship I, mixed media (oil pastel, acrylic, and added texture)This piece was done several years ago. In an effort to use visual art as a pure expression of worship, this was the first piece from a series. I wanted to create something that was not contrived or planned - and simply use my materials and the moment to express my heart. And yet - in so doing - I wanted to make a meaningful piece artistically.... let's see if I can explain what I mean.... I wanted to use the elements of art (line, shape, value, color, texture) to work together correctly so that the final outcome, though quite abstract, still held together in a unified whole. Thus, using the visual language with meaning.
To me, this is one of the most difficult things about making abstract art. Very challenging to do well. I hope I have. It was very enjoyable to create this piece ~ and to use this language as an expressive act of worship.
4 comments:
Hi Helen,
I like this piece - the way you've used the colours & lines. I think abstract art is much harder to do as you have to go with instincts alot of the time. You've done a great job :)
Maria from Biloela
Hi again Helen,
I liked reading the section on 'convergence of art,life & faith'.
HE is the ultimate creator & artist & it is no wonder I feel a closeness when I create & paint - a feeling of 'rightness'.
Happy painting :)
Maria
Thanks Maria! I appreciate your comments :-)
Powerful and very effective image, Helen! To me, doing art ia a form of worship, an affirmation of life and the grandeur of the universe.
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