All Art is Art

“All art is art. A song is a song, a sketch is a sketch, a sidewalk full of chalk drawings is a sidewalk full of chalk drawings. The matter isn’t whether these things bear some sort of measurable amount of beauty; rather, it’s whether the art helps us name that which is ineffable.”

“It’s whether the art tells the truth about the goodness of God—whether it speaks to and awakens you, turns the light on in the dark corners of your heart. Any and all art that helps, heals, names, entertains, or redeems is good.”

@rachelmariekang from “Let There Be Art”

Ok I had to butcher that quote a little bit so it would fit in the speech bubble. 😅 Sorry Rachel – it was eloquently stated in the original. 🙏🏻

Man if I had any message to Christian artists it would be this, “just keep making stuff.” We’ve got plenty of tweets and comments, we need your art. God put something in you and the world is desperate and eager to see it. Let’s do this! ✏️

Oh, and read Rachel’s book! It’s a great exploration of what it means to make art in/for the kingdom!

NOTE: Geez I’m really liking color. I’m sorry my monochrome brothers and sisters; this may be my new thing. 🤦🏻‍♂️😅