Grey ART

At the previous Grey Matters gathering we embarked on a journey through the world of the visual arts.  We all had our own questions, but we were brought together by the question of whether the visual arts could help translate or express something of the transcendent into our lives.  Could the visual, as once at Emmaus when the risen Jesus tore apart a piece of bread, open our eyes to what transcends sight?



Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn: Supper at Emmaus (1648)

We were all asked to bring along an artwork that resonates with us.  Instead of sharing what the artwork meant to you, the rest had to guess.  It was a interesting exercise that often revealed more about the interpreter than anything else!  Here are some of the artworks that were shared.  Enjoy and, if you'd like, leave some comments or guesses on their meaning!

Kris Martin: All Saints (2007)

Kris Martin: Festum (2010)

Kris Martin: Festum (2010)

Eugène Burnand: Disciples John and Peter on their way to the tomb on Easter morning (1898)

Hibbary Large: March of the Demon Horses

Alida Bothma: No Greater Love

Jacques Dhont: Die Draadsitter

Unkown: Milwaukee Art Museum