I searched for the root meaning of the word “Religion” and found what I knew I would find: Might we consider ‘re’ + ‘ligare’ (Latin) so to imply that the essence and most noble purpose for any religion is “To reconnect”, such a reunion repairing the illusion of separation, of being torn from the whole,…
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Illustration
Design is Unexplainable
The challenge with design is that it’s not as primitive as logic, but we tend to silently measure it logically. Design is a craft that approaches the complexity of natural language with nuances, contradictions, and emotions. Much like good writing, good design is something that doesn’t just evolve, but is intelligently created by a craftsman….
Normalcy Out of Chaos
“Designers can create normalcy out of chaos; they can clearly communicate ideas through the organizing and manipulating of words and pictures.” ~Jeffery Veen Posters by Paul Tebbott
Sadao Watanabe Japanese Folk Artist
I just recently discovered the work of Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), a brilliant Japanese musician and artist. He was quite renowned for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan. I do revere folk art of all cultures because of its graphic simplicity and pellucid nature. You can view more of Watanabe’s…
Super Hero Posters
Growing up I loved superheros. I don’t know what it was about them that made me want to be one. Maybe it was their super powers or awesome, colorful costumes. But whatever it was, something about them captured my imagination back then and still does today. I found these fantastic superhero posters by illustrator Michael…
The Art of Andrea Büttner
I came across this work by Adnrea Büettner via Aesthetica Magazine. I was immediately engrossed by it. The graphic woodcut style, not to mention religious subject matter, echoes classic Catholic Iconography. Adrea recently won the Max Mara Art Prize for Women. “The Prize celebrates the diversity that female artists bring to contemporary art, with regards…
The Spiritual Art of Ansgar Holmberg
Ansgar Holmberg, CSJ, studied with Ade Bethune, but her work took on a more colorful folk style as she progressed as an artist. Unlike Ade, she does not create for a liturgical purpose; rather, her art results from her own spiritual journey and life changes.
Desiring The One That is Before Us
I’m was re-reading some parts of The Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins last night. His beautiful, romantic description of a Kingdom that is among us yet unseen is truly moving. Following the image of the kingdom that was spoken of by Jesus, we encounter the idea that while it is still thought of as…
The Head Animated Short
Great animated short by Argentine artist Matias Vigliano that features some really nice hand-drawn animation. (via lost at e minor) TheHead / hand-drawn animated short from podoboo on Vimeo.
I AM That I AM
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