Gala ProjectExploring, Expressing & Engaging in our Faith through Art

Warm Up

What does “faith” mean to you? So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

How have you found strength through faith? List 10 adjectives that describe your faith. What images come to mind when you think of

“faith” & “strength?” List or sketch 10.

2013 – Let His Light Shine

Artists’ StatementFor ages, artists have used light as a symbol for knowledge and truth. Advanced Studio Art students continued this age-old tradition by creating an installation of back-lit artwork. Inspired by traditional and modern stained glass as well as the work of contemporary artists, student artists have visually interpreted the symbology of light in transparent paintings executed on plexiglass. Students explored biblical themes of light as a metaphor for God's truth and revelation and of God's grace in opening our eyes to see His light. Each artwork represents the artist's interpretation of this year's Gala theme, "Let His Light Shine."

2013 – Let His Light Shine

2015 – Love Endures

Artists' Statement:Worship is more than just song - it is an expression of love for our God as we respond to the knowledge that His love endures. Advanced Studio Art students created sculptural artworks as expressions of worship. Inspired by various forms of worship, student artists have visually represented their relationship with God through a variety of media and images. Students explored themes of light and color as metaphors for God's presence in our lives as His love works in and through us. Each artwork represents the artist's response to this year's Gala theme, "His Love Endures."

2016 – Strengthened through Faith

What does “faith” mean to you? How have you found strength through faith? Inspired by contemporary sculptors like Richard MacDonald, create a mixed-media sculpture on a wooden base that engages both positive & negative space and presents a visual metaphor expressing your faith. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. - Colossians 2:6-7

Obstructions

Create a visual metaphor for faith Use wooden cube for base Engage positive & negative space 18-24” in height, on 12x12x12”

base Utilize a “bronze” or “patina”

finish Beware of “roots” cliches!

Project Tasks

Due Monday, 11/16#1. Research an artist. Print 4+ images of their work, list 10 facts about their work/life, & write a paragraph describing how their work communicates a metaphor for faith.

#2. Brainstorm ideas for your metaphor; list at least 20 images you could use. Include the clichés & “bad” ideas on the list!

#3. Create 10 sketches of various compositional ideas.

Due Thursday, 11/19

#4. Proposal - Draw (or Photoshop) a clear image of what your sculpture will look ilke. Write a clear statement describing what your projects will look like, what medium/materials you will use, and how you will create a visual metaphor for faith. (4-6 sentences)

Project TasksOver Thanksgiving

Break Gather materials

needed for sculpture.

Final Sculpture

DUE Dec 15th

This seems like a long time but we only have TWO weeks when we come back from Thanksgiving break!

Use your time wisely!