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Images of Calvary

Contemporary Christian artists reflect on Good Friday.

Compiled by Susan Wunderink | posted 4/03/2007 09:29AM

During the Middle Ages, a tradition of prayer and reflection on images of the Passion formed into the Stations of the Cross, a sort of Via Dolorosa of the visual arts. This slideshow of contemporary art, ...

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Anonymous

Posted: April 12, 2007 6:04 AM


ive really enjoyed the pics thanks!!!!

Kathy R

Posted: April 11, 2007 8:04 AM


Absolutely precious! Very meaningful. Well illustrated and well written. Thank you.

mike	Posted: April 09, 2007 10:57 PM


I need to see a real picture abstract art doesn't do anything for me. I hope it helps somebody out there and and makes them realize what Jesus went through for all of us, to give everyboday a chance for eternal life with the Lord.

frjn33

Posted: April 09, 2007 2:51 PM


The collection is interesting, if uneven. Even with the flat panel monitor, the internet medium does not do justice to a presentation like this. Even the "cooler," more abstract and less emotion-laden would have been rather effective if seen projected large in a darkened room. Thanks for the effort. My appreciation to the artists -- But even more for the AUTHOR above us all. Father John

Yukiko

Posted: April 09, 2007 6:20 AM


When we see the biblical things through the pictures made my feel surpurised and facinated were really great exprience for me. And I also noticed that most of historical artists had draw bublical things. It is really really wonderful thing to express them through pictures! I really like them!

Chuck

Posted: April 08, 2007 7:37 AM


I really enjoyed the art On some of the art you really could see the rawness of the cross and all of its brutality. Thanks CT and thanks fellow brother and sister artists. I can't seem to get the stars to come on I give it 5

www.benaiahartphoto.com

Posted: April 07, 2007 4:44 PM

Google Kevin Rolly's "Station of the Cross" Series, you should get a kevissimo.com link. I personally think some of his other pieces were more powerful than the one they featured, he has a whole set. His process alone is a thing of wonder. He photographs a scene, develops it, collages it on canvas, paints over it, and recomposes it before a captive live audience. Wow, I wish I was closer to him to see it live myself. As a spirit filled artist, I am very happy to see an article on art by Christianity Today. Glad the're looking around. There is always art and artists at the forefront of every movement, and Christians should be the leaders considering the weight of it's movement. We believe we serve the source of all existence, a God who's very words create worlds, who speaks in parables. we are made in his image, and we naturally create art in many forms. I'm running out of space, about the negative comments, leave it to the Christian community to judge art. Say something positive. :)

Sandra

Posted: April 07, 2007 4:43 PM


Touching, poignant and beautiful.

Ajith Fernando

Posted: April 07, 2007 1:11 PM


I found these works of art very inspiring. I am glad that artists today are following in the footsteps of the masters in earlier times who did so much paintings on biblical themes.

Michael J. Craft

Posted: April 07, 2007 12:26 PM

Wonderful paintings! They each carry a message about Jesus. The one that I especially loves was the "Pieces of the True Cross". Why? Because my wife and I minister at a drug rehab every Saturday and we see lives that are just like those discarded items that are of no use. At one time they had a use but because of age, misuse or at one time used for a very special purpose were tossed into the trash heap. Jesus comes along and says, "I can use this" and takes that piece of supposed rubbish and fine tunes it into something valuable. Jesus considers us valuable and of use when the world shuns and turns us away because we became worthless in their eyes. Jesus brings redemption to us through his death and ressurection! Wow. Just thinking more of that pictures brings tears to my eyes. Thanks CT for displaying these artists and their creations! God bless you all! I plan on sharing this picture and what it says to my fellow recovering "sinners" (that's what I call all of us) tonight. Thank you!

mightyshadoh

Posted: April 06, 2007 5:12 PM


I cannot believe you likes these pictures!!!!! Yuk\\ So FONY Had to put at least a 1 star on it but really I would call it a - 10!!

Chris

Posted: April 06, 2007 12:46 PM


This work fails to reach me in any meaningful way. The power of the Christ's death on the cross and the events leading to it contain a very powerful message. It is a shame that this artist has failed to capture a significant portion of it.

Susan

Posted: April 06, 2007 10:52 AM


I appreciate CT's willingness to provoke deeper reflection about Jesus' sacrifice through the images produced by contemporary Christian artists. Expressive worship through any art form can be asssumed to be as unlimited as all that our Lord has created as the Master Creator. I think He is pleased whenever our creations are a reflection of His creativeness.

Eric Ryan

Posted: April 06, 2007 9:08 AM


I've found great video about our Lord jesus christ crucification based on Isaiah 53. http://mosesprajan.blogspot.com/ Great one to watch. Spread the Word!!!

Kris	Posted: April 06, 2007 7:27 AM


I loved these -- thank you.

dot	Posted: April 05, 2007 10:48 PM


I was disappointed by the art-- most of it just did not speak to me of Christ and His life and crucifixion. Sorry, I found most of it disturbing and confusing.

Izabella~

Posted: April 05, 2007 8:56 PM

I find all of these pieces special in there own way, to demean ones art is degrading the inspiration from where it was originated, within ones heart & soul~ It disturbs me that people would leave negative feedback... why leave any... if it isn't uplifting to another person~ I know I couldn't create what each one of these artists have created~ thank you for sharing the links to these inspiring artists!

Dale Strassheim

Posted: April 05, 2007 7:32 PM


I found a couple of the images to touch me with some of the passion of the events, but not most of them. Art is such a personal experience, and I am sure this display will affect others in different ways. I appreciate the opportunity to view them, and hope above all anyone who takes time to see them will finish the viewing with a renewed sense of the magnitude of Jesus love for us all.

Christine

Posted: April 05, 2007 5:55 PM


Loved this! My favorites are Suspension & At His Feet

sharon

Posted: April 05, 2007 4:07 PM


this did nothing for me. i just can't relate to the abstract art.

Yvonne

Posted: April 05, 2007 1:10 PM

As an artist and as a Christian, I appreciate this publication's attempt to bring more contemporary forms of art into view. It's awesome that you've taken less traditional artists to represent the stations of the Cross, to some extent, and I would very much agree with the commenter who stated that, "The more you look at art, the more it will mean to you." Keep looking at art, regardless of it's form (and even regardless of your initial reaction to its content).

Martin

Posted: April 05, 2007 12:08 PM


I am constantly amazed by the wide range of expression found in liturgical art. I am also constantly amazed at the narrowness of those most likely to comment upon liturgical art. Representing such personal beliefs with such personal images is bound to evoke discussion. In that alone, the artwork is extremely successful. Kudos to Christianity Today, and the Artists!

Jeremy Bender

Posted: April 05, 2007 10:39 AM

I thought the artwork was quite nice. I especially enjoyed "At His Feet" by Anthony Novak, "Redemption" by Bruce Manwaring, "Not For Me" by Kevin Rolly, and "Please Take This Cup Away From Me" by John Barron. Also, the sculpture from Pere LaChaise by Kim Daus-Edwards is stunning. Karen, I can read between the line of your comment "then I can discuss it with her." Like . . . you know, "in case she happens to like it I'll straighten her out." Shudder.

Brian Jackson

Posted: April 05, 2007 9:08 AM


Interesting artwork. Where's the resurrection/empty tomb?

Warren

Posted: April 05, 2007 8:11 AM


Art, what an awesome way to contemplate who we are in Christ and display our love for Him in something we can create. If we can express our passion for Him in art, how much easier can we share Him in our daily walk with the world. Thank you for inspiration.

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