"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Phillipians 1:6).
This summer, I have gotten to join a group named Imago, made up of people who are interested in art and Christ. Some people share their personal art, and this week some people shared art based on the verse above.
In between these "art shares," the main leader asked us a question: What is "Christian art?"
One woman recalled that a number of famous painters in history have done Christian art merely because it was popular. Someone else noted how Christian art may depend on the viewer. Another noted that they thought of Christian art as something created by a believer in Christ.
One statement especially stood out to me: a woman said that art is a conversation between the artist and the viewer. Can God use art to communicate? I believe He can use it to inspire others, tell a story, and help someone see from a different point of view.
Some questions I've been asking myself: Am I "listening" to art? How can God use art to tell part of His story? Do I know someone who may need encouragement in this area? God has gifted each of us, and He can use those gifts to share His story.
An example of an art show that Imago organized to display at Houston's First Baptist Church: http://www.houstonsfirst.org/imagoartshow2009photos
