I understood the bafflement. I was there myself.
I am an Artiste
And TAGS challenged me.
It showed me the myraid forms of art that may not be mine, and even so cannot be disputed to be strong or good.
That art reaches to the very edges of human experience and that in itself is almost unfathomable, the possiblities are endless.
That I should never undermine another's form of expression simply because I do not understand.
That art is found everywhere. In mannerisms, idiosyncrisies, walking styles.
That training is of utmost importance, as prayer is to a christian. Without it, one is crippled
That my art, at this point in time, is not independent and is based more on interpretation then on creation.
I am a Christian
And TAGS challenged me
It showed me that to Christ my service is only worth my attitude.
That agape love IS possible.
That no one is indispensible, or dispensible.
That I need to learn humility and servanthood.
That prayer is of utmost importance, as training is to an Artiste. Without it, one is crippled.
That letting go and letting God means LETTING GO and LETTING GOD.
I am a Christian Artiste
And TAGS challenged me
It showed me that we need to be open to art forms in worship.
That I am first a christian, and secondly an artiste. And my life should follow suit.
That Christian art is rich in possibility and that I should limit it to what I am comfortable with.
That Christian art is probably defined by the process and not just by the finished product.
That when I engage in Christian art, I surrender myself to God's agenda.
That letting go and letting God comes with a lot of prayer and bible reading.
"let me rest in your presence"
You
You wanna eat some worms? I'll eat them with you.
And what's beautiful is that it's all so natural.
