Type of Submission
Art Exhibit
Keywords
Paper, Representational, Steadfast
Proposal
The art piece, “A Bonsai Tree“, was created by hand out of paper, with a wire understructure, and wood as a base. The tree trunk is robust and strong, which demonstrates stability, while the bushels on the branches create this sense of bursting life. The wooden base is covered with little bushels of grass. While there is not much variety in color there are different shapes and textures that play off of each other and the light which creates little moments of movement.
Contrary to popular belief, the Bonsai tree originated from the Chinese empire. It is an art form of growing and shaping miniature trees to display in containers. Different techniques such as pinching buds, pruning, and wiring branches are used to restrict the growth of an otherwise normal size tree.
The Bonsai tree is a perfect illustration of how God trims and prunes us to become more like Him and shapes us to be steadfast in our faith. He lets us grow and takes care of us, giving us everything we need. Just as the Bonsai must be pruned and tripped in order to show endurance and steadfastness. We too are called to be steadfast in our trials in James 1:12. “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
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Publication Date
2024
A Bonsai Tree
The art piece, “A Bonsai Tree“, was created by hand out of paper, with a wire understructure, and wood as a base. The tree trunk is robust and strong, which demonstrates stability, while the bushels on the branches create this sense of bursting life. The wooden base is covered with little bushels of grass. While there is not much variety in color there are different shapes and textures that play off of each other and the light which creates little moments of movement.
Contrary to popular belief, the Bonsai tree originated from the Chinese empire. It is an art form of growing and shaping miniature trees to display in containers. Different techniques such as pinching buds, pruning, and wiring branches are used to restrict the growth of an otherwise normal size tree.
The Bonsai tree is a perfect illustration of how God trims and prunes us to become more like Him and shapes us to be steadfast in our faith. He lets us grow and takes care of us, giving us everything we need. Just as the Bonsai must be pruned and tripped in order to show endurance and steadfastness. We too are called to be steadfast in our trials in James 1:12. “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
