The Christian Art Gallery
FAITH INFORMATION
"God provides the wind, man must raise the sail." - Augustine.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A CHRISTIAN WALL ART SITE?
FOUNDATION: Christianity throughout most of the centuries has been a leader in the creation of visual art but after the so-called ‘Enlightenment’ period, and the last century or so, not nearly as much. Parts of the secular world place huge emphasis on the value of art; from the purely investment aspect to the high priority of art in their lives and walls. This high value should be noted and perhaps exploited. Our God is at first a creator. Jesus created the largest artwork in history; He understands creativity in ways and depths unimaginable to us. We are all creative to an extent, those who recognise that creativity itself was created, and place this high in their life’s work, seek God to use it for ‘Kingdom Works’ and might be called ‘Christian artists’.
IMPACT: Creative works can reach out to the soul, they have the unique ability of bypassing the brain and the insistence of logic, sense, meaning and order. Art can have a great impact on the soul; more importantly this soul is a gateway to our personal spirits through which we experience things of God and which lies idle in most people.
THE WALL: Every home and work place has a wall space upon which things can be displayed and be seen by ourselves and friends; also those whom we invite into this space or in offices, strangers and clients who pass by. Despite various digital alternatives, walls, and their potential power are still as present as ever and can convey a message via the medium which otherwise may not be possible. It is a tool to be exploited!
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MY ART?
THE ART: It’s time the Christ-follower had the choice of quality “art with meaning” for their walls. Good and different art can become a talking point and conversation starter. This style of blending Christian messages of hope with high quality art is unique. It’s impact often surprises [better than can be seen on the web!]. It is very affordable and easy to purchase thanks to technology and international delivery. There is evidence of God, His life and purpose for our lives throughout the natural world; He can be seen everywhere! It’s time to proudly show off God’s handiwork and message! “All the wilderness seems to be full of tricks and plans to drive and draw us up into God’s Light.” [John Muir, ‘My First Summer in the Sierra’]
THE MESSAGE: A scripture quote can be irrelevant to many people especially without a context. The messages on my art are intended to be of a challenging, helpful, inspiring or motivating nature; hopefully a starting point to discussion, a door opener, a question-maker, a declaration of belief, and/or a statement which identifies you and your family’s priorities. The use of small fonts is to deliberately encourage the guest viewer to move in for a close look and be challenged by beauty with impact from the whole package. But first, it has to be on your wall! “Being in the image of the Creator, we are called upon to have creativity.”Francis Schaeffer, Art & the Bible
WHAT ABOUT PRICES?
PURCHASE PRICE: My images are real [no ai] and of the real natural world exposed by my camera. They are of a quality and standard which regularly commands 4 figure sums in the secular. They have taken decades of travel, hard work, financial cost and some discomfort to amass. They are printed on the best machine to the highest standards currently available; we even offer you the ability to switch our texts with one of your own! They are absurdly inexpensive for what they are: they are fine art. It is time we had Christian fine art on our walls.
After the cost of production has been met, ALL monies raised from the sale of these works go entirely to “Kingdom Works”. This term means the money is spent/given very wisely as [hopefully] guided by the Holy Spirit. This could mean sponsoring the unsaved to camps or programs where they will hear The Gospel, open acts of generosity through the church or buying Bibles for Christian schools in Africa. I have other means of income which allows me this ministry.