Artistic Concepts and Processes

We all know what an essay is, right? We've all had experience in school writing one or, at least, reading one--a short, opinionated writing about a specific subject. However, there is an alternative definition, one we often don't consider --an initial attempt or endeavor. It is vital for us to create without being afraid to fail, essayer as the French put it, to attempt. In doing so we become more familiar with a process or technique and eventually, with enough attempts, we can become experts.

Here is a sample of my attempts...

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The Dandelion's Mission and Studio Photography

This image was created as a logo for Kinesis Church, a church plant I'm part of in Willard, MO. The pastor, Todd Wallace, used the image of a dandelion germination its seeds as a visual metaphor for the new church. He explains the concept :

A dandelion has the potential for exponential reproduction. However, as long as the seeds remain on the flower, its potential is never realized. When the wind blows, individual seeds are scattered wherever the wind takes them. The individual seeds then grow into dandelions and start the process all over again. One dandelion may produce dozens of new dandelions. In turn, each of the new dandelions produces dozens of dandelions.

In the same way, the church has the potential for rapid multiplication. As long as individual Christians are content to remain safe in their gatherings, the church’s potential will never be realized. But, when the Spirit of God blows freely over a church and individuals are sent out on mission, then one church can become many churches that start many more. This is what Kinesis wants to be about.

I decided to surprise him with a Kinesis original dandelion for his birthday. And this is what he got.
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