john 3:16

john 3:16
Originally uploaded by isral duke

we've decided at my tiny church in baton rouge, louisiana that we're going to feature art on the walls made from bible verses. i don't like having to use clichéd images (crosses, roses, fish, cute puppies, white volvos, etc)(well, i don't and they've agreed to humour me) but this verse demands the cross. (i am earnestly searching for a symbol of the resurrection, an image i feel is more relevant to the christian faith while the cross is relevant to the idea of the old covenant being fulfilled). as for the purpose, our goal is for people to enter and realize that we are biblically-focused but not stuck on traditions. we want them to feel safe to ask hard questions and even disagree as we love discussion. thus, the verse art is predominantly evangelically-oriented, but for "attraction" value in a church sanctuary. you can see some of the other works here, but we're still working on this project.