Type of Submission
Art Exhibit
Keywords
sculpture, cinder block, gift, grace
Proposal
I am submitting a sculpture entitled “Gift of Grace.” It is shaped like a cinder block, made out of a light colored wood, whose dimensions are 13” x 13” x 26,” exactly double the size of an actual cinder block. The 8 inner corners are rounded, so that there are no sharp crevices. The wood is not stained, but is finished with polyurethane. It is incredibly smooth and sanded, without a singular sharp edge. It was created as a narrative piece, as it reflects a personal story of the Lord’s power. Whilst on a mission trip with my church, I was struck on the head with a cinder block from two stories above me, and escaped unscathed besides a few stitches, and did not experience any pain from this injury. At a time in my life when I was doubting, the Lord revealed to me his faithfulness in a very physical way. And thus I created this physical, larger-than-life testament to his power and providence. The Lord took this rough building material (a block used to build homes) and perfected it for his purposes: causing me to grow in my love and knowledge of him. Therefore, “Gift of Grace,” though large and heavy, is smoothed and finished so as to reflect how carefully crafted the plans of the Lord are. Though the sufferings the Lord places in our path may first appear to be destructive when they fall on us, they are truly beautiful, intentional, and worthy of gratitude as they sanctify us.
Creative Commons License
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Publication Date
2023
Gift of Grace
I am submitting a sculpture entitled “Gift of Grace.” It is shaped like a cinder block, made out of a light colored wood, whose dimensions are 13” x 13” x 26,” exactly double the size of an actual cinder block. The 8 inner corners are rounded, so that there are no sharp crevices. The wood is not stained, but is finished with polyurethane. It is incredibly smooth and sanded, without a singular sharp edge. It was created as a narrative piece, as it reflects a personal story of the Lord’s power. Whilst on a mission trip with my church, I was struck on the head with a cinder block from two stories above me, and escaped unscathed besides a few stitches, and did not experience any pain from this injury. At a time in my life when I was doubting, the Lord revealed to me his faithfulness in a very physical way. And thus I created this physical, larger-than-life testament to his power and providence. The Lord took this rough building material (a block used to build homes) and perfected it for his purposes: causing me to grow in my love and knowledge of him. Therefore, “Gift of Grace,” though large and heavy, is smoothed and finished so as to reflect how carefully crafted the plans of the Lord are. Though the sufferings the Lord places in our path may first appear to be destructive when they fall on us, they are truly beautiful, intentional, and worthy of gratitude as they sanctify us.
