JESUS. HELP!
Plus, 5 things worth sharing this week.
Hey Crashers,
You probably know by now that I am a sucker for art. I love music, art, theatre, words, poetry, design, architecture… I honestly believe that creatives are some of the greatest evangelists on earth - that the way we create is a signpost beyond ourselves to a master artisan, the OG creator, and the one who holds everything together. Today, the Journal is around that thought, and some fun reading I have been doing about Banksy, Bezalel, and Bach. I hope it gives you something to ponder where you are creating today.
Grace and Peace,
Cass (& Rich)
In today’s issue:
the world’s largest wooden xylophone,
a sloth making art,
five words to re-frame creativity,
and more…
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THE ARTISAN SOUL - If you haven’t already, read this manifesto for human creativity by Erwin McManus. He not only calls us to reclaim our creative essence but reveals how we can craft our lives into a work of art. (LINK)
GIANT MURAL CREATION - Our friend Timmy Ham is a designer, artist, athlete. He’s seeking to use his canvas and his life to the glory of God - watch him at work - very cool! (LINK)
THE MOST UNBELIEVABLE VERSION OF BACHS - Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring - Venture into the forests of Japan and be amazed at the capacity of humans to create. This is awe inspiring!! (LINK)
THE MAKING OF THE FOUR HOLY GOSPELS - A look at the work of artist Makoto Fujimura,(one of our fav’s) as he creates pieces for a book, "The Four Holy Gospels - the line that resonated with me in the video is “that you can have art, and worship, but put them together and often you cross the line that leads to crucifixion". (LINK)
OVERCOMING FEAR and EMBRACING CREATIVITY - A good friend Bevan sent this through this week …. he was listening to it and thought of us. I love when people make creative recommendations - listen to this on the way to work as Susan Cain talks about how to overcome fear and embrace creativity. (LINK)
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Question of the week…
JJ.
This week I watched an Instagram story where a friend marked the completion of a painting with carefully crafted and meticulously etched letters on her canvas:
T H O M A S.
And it was done.
It felt like a profound and weighty moment.
In the realm of art and creation, signatures have long served as markers of identity and ownership. From a studio in the eastern suburbs of Sydney to the bold strokes of Renaissance masters to the subtle initials of modern artists, these marks speak of pride, recognition, and the human effort behind breathtaking works of art.
Even Banksy, the enigmatic street artist who keeps in the shadows, signs his work - if not with his own name, with the motif of a rat. This creature, often depicted wielding spray paint cans or engaging in humorous acts of rebellion, serves as a powerful symbol in Banksy's work—representing resilience and social critique in an urban landscape.
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