A few weeks ago our ministry had our very first art show around our services on Sunday mornings. We were hoping to display the work of many of our resident artists in our ministry. A lot of people ask me about the emphasis on the arts at City Light. At our church the gospel takes the central role. But the idea of centrality presupposes the idea of a periphery. The arts aren’t central to our ministry but is one of the things in the periphery which comes out of our conviction of the gospel. The preaching of the gospel declares God’s power and brilliance but the display of art shows people that beauty in a tangible way. Art doesn’t save anyone but it points people in the direction of a transcendent Creator. Art celebrates His Creation and shouts His praise. But in contrast art can also reflect life in a fallen world and echo the lament of the unredeemed. We’re hoping to build an arts community that can show the beauty of Christ in the city and in all of creation.
A couple of weeks later Tony Hong also exhibited his work at the monthly Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk. If you’ve never been it’s one of the best things going on in Downtown. It’s the second Thursday of every month. Amidst the cool crowds, street food vendors and noise you can see some very good art for free. Check out Tony’s work at tonyhong.net.
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