Art as a Language of Faith – CCST Vancouver 10th Anniversary Art Exhibition

Artist: Christina Nan
Linocut: 6.75" x 7"

He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. — Ecclesiastes 3:11

Tangyuan, a rabbit gifted by a friend after the passing of my father, has become a comforting companion for my mother, who suffers from dementia. In life’s moments of pause, when words fall short, we experience repeated moments of release and renewal. The eternal life that God places within our hearts safeguards our thoughts and emotions in Jesus Christ. In the gentle connection between companion and cared-for, God’s love is revealed.

Artist: Evelyn Koon
Linocut: 6.75" x 7"

As a terminal cancer patient, I often feel as though I am standing close to the threshold of death. In those moments, the words of Christ return to me:

“I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25)

In this promise, I find courage to go on living.

Artist: Pei Ching
Linocut: 5.5" x 7.75"

For this workshop we are to think of a few favored images to carve. So I went back to my previous meditative retreats for stories and pictures. One of them was this typical creational transformation of the caterpillar. Then it was the crane always in solitude by the ocean front seeking and waiting for his daily fish. Lastly was a wooden sculpture of a duck stretching his neck looking up. This being my first time at sculpting, so I took my teacher’s advice and chose the simplest image to carve—the wooden duck.

Waiting. After I have completed this carving and sit in conversation with Christ, I heard the word “Hope”, which filled me with joy. I am not just waiting in vain but in hope.

Artist: Rebecca Kwan
Linocut: 5.5" x 7.75"

雖然時常聽到炮火的風聲,世界似乎充滿災害、分裂和破壞，壞消息不絕於耳。但耶穌基督應許祂必快再回來。並且這畫中的羔羊和獅子代表着耶穌基督，構成一個圓形、充滿生命力的畫面，代表祂的完美與榮美。羔羊與獅子由下而上延伸，象徵神的國度將取代這混亂的世界，新天新地終將臨到，人要與神同住。

Artist: Rev. Dr. Joyce Chan
Linocut: 5.5" x 5.5"

Artist: Rev. Dr. Joyce Chan
Linocut: 5.5" x 5.5"

Artist: Rev. Dr. Joyce Chan
Calligraphy: 20.5" x 8.3"