Art 4 God

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A variety of thoughts. When it comes to art it can get complicated, since, in my opinion, "art" is the "gestalt" of all knowledge and understanding that mankind can perceive and express through the use of material for the purpose of eliciting response across the full range of human perceptions, including, but not limited to, mental, emotional, psychological, physiological and spiritual life.

In this particular case, ART4GOD, I found some old concepts expressed in new ways. For example: the print that depicts Jesus as standing behind a man injecting what obviously appears to be drugs into his arm, but it looks as though it is Jesus' arm, and the expression of anguish on Jesus' face. There's a lot going on in that picture.

There were several others that caught my attention, and I may even decide to purchase one or two. The one titled "free will" was of interest to me, but I think I would like to study it more closely.

@bigdoggproblem said
All this said, I don't think there is one "correct" response to art.

Good art can speak to different people in different ways.

I think you are mostly right, but I think there is a perfect response somewhere inside each of us.

@secondson said
I think you are mostly right, but I think there is a perfect response somewhere inside each of us.

"Perfect" is generally not a word I find useful when discussing human beings. 🙂

@bigdoggproblem said
"Perfect" is generally not a word I find useful when discussing human beings. 🙂

Replace it with the word mature then.

We mustn't be glib with the word "perfect".

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Well, In some ways I like it; however, I do find it somewhat brash and can understand why some find it offensive. Especially to those that have never been a drug addicted Christian, fighting a drug addiction.
The message to me is loud and clear and I love it; been there. Just a little street brash for some folk I know.
Also, the gun, king and queen of hearts, the whiskey bottle and drink, cigarette burning, skull, and needle. Thoughts on those things anyone?

@kingdavid403 said
Also, the gun, king and queen of hearts, the whiskey bottle and drink, cigarette burning, skull, and needle. Thoughts on those things anyone?

Simple illustrations of destructive forces. The look of anguish on Jesus' face tells of His ability to identify with those that put themselves through it, and how it hurts Him.

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Thanks. My addictions were never like the art here. However, they were close enough and I understand the message and art. As I said before, I find it brash, self-centered, and self-seeking. The art is only made for a minority while snubbing noses at most other Christians. However, it is a decent piece of art for that minority.

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Abstract concepts depicted by the artist in his art work. Obviously you fail to recognize them. Don't ask me to explain because it would take years.

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An emotionally shallow, psychologically weak, intellectually boring, negative, pessimistic and argumentative statement.

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Art isn't just everyone's cup of tea.