Is The Message Of Christ Still Relevant In The Art World Today?
This question was asked recently on a forum when I brought up the question of censorship in many contemporary galleries when the subject was Christ. I was given well meaning advice like; if I was to show a view of Christ with an evil slant or perverted view I might be accepted. This advice was not given in mockery, rather as an artist helping a fellow artist. I view this as an act of kindness.
My response was; should I be allowed freedom of expression and be judged on artistic merit rather than conflicting views? Was this not the rule for other artists? What about the people who want this message?
This posed the question Why would that message be relevant now?
My answer was simple…the message of Christ is; I love you, unconditionally. In the chaotic world of today, love that heals rather than rejects is if anything. more relevnt than ever.
I took a piece of my work to our art museum recently for “Meet the Curator Day”. The painting I took was 6ft. tall and 5ft. wide and is very three dimensional. The lady curator for oil paintings by deceased artists loved my work and suggested the two top galleries in our city. The room was rather hushed and in came the curator of contemporary paintings who screamed out “That is a subject that I do not like!! It offends me… but it is a style that has never been seen before it must not be ignored!”
Of course, so far it has been ignored including the two galleries that were recommended by the curator. All things in Christ have their proper time, I am not worried.
To those who read this post, do you feel that the message of Christ is relevant today?
Do you feel that this message is censored in the art galleries today?
Do you feel that Christian art should work harder to go mainstream or work harder to create more venues for their own work?
All views are welcome but must be presented in a respectful manner.
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