artist statement. pics to come.

advent begins. the wait is on. so is this thing that will grow in the 32 ocean sanctuary for MBCC and OAPC over the next month. despite the fact that i am without pics at this moment, here is my artist statement.

throughout the narratives of the people of God, the night sky plays a role--from the creation of the night, to the God's promise that abraham's descendants will be as numerous as the stars. in the story of God made flesh among us, the stars set the stage for the revelation of the angels to the shepherds and lead the magi to the Christ child wrapped in his manger.

it is in the darkest of night that we can feel most alone. but we are not. jesus is that light that shines, that beckons us toward God. it is the light of jesus that we reflect to the world when we do God's work, when we fulfill our covenant with God.

but, advent is the season for waiting for the light. we anticipate it. we grow excited. it is not yet here, but we know have faith that it will come. we are still in the dark, though the light begins to break through.

the dressing of the sanctuary represents all of these complexities of this season. as we grow closer to the birth of the Christ child, the colors will change, the hope will grow. as we grow closer to the reality of the Emmanuel, more and more light will fill the sanctuary. i hope that the dressing of the sanctuary will encourage you to meditate on these themes, grow closer to God throughout this season, and bring glory to the Christ child who will join us soon.