Jesus
explained his reason for speaking in parables to his
disciples. It has something to do with looking but not
seeing, and listening but not hearing. All humans have
the propensity to deny reality. We have confused the
shadow of an object for the object itself. In
matrix-like fashion we have chosen to see the world as
self-contained; quite exploitable without requiring any
reference to it's creator.
But a useful
independent world ruled by technique is also a world
drained of meaning; we are merely manipulating the
shadows cast by the real word in the heavenlies without
understanding the deeper substance of things God would
have us perceive. Hence the artist role: to help us see,
not just look; see what the shadows of this world are
disclosing about the Government of the Promised Son.
The artist also paints in parables describing
shadows of shadows, but unlocking mysteries and meanings
for those who have eyes to see. In a prophetic voice he
urges us to destroy the idols of the self-satisfied
materialistic 'what you see is all there is' world
foisted upon us by contemporary bad-Philosophy-Jesus
seminar-consumeristic-technique driven culture and
replace it with a sacramental view of the world; the
world created by God through the WORD, and sustained by
the WORD to be a symbol that unveils the whole world and
all that is in it as a revelation of God and able to
tell us something about who God is and what he desires
for us as human beings. To paint this world is my
ambition.
Jim Janknegt
Brilliant Corners ArtFarm
159 Pleasant Grove Road
Elgin, Texas 78621
(512) 281-5323
email: jim@bcartfarm.com
The Good Chicken Farmer Parable of
the Good Shepherd.
The Lost Money Parable of
the lost coin.
The Party Parable
about who to invite when you have a party.
The Pearl The pearl
of great price.
The World's Smallest Seed
Solid Foundation Parable
about what kind of ground to build on.
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