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Dreamtime - Art Exhibition |
2009 - Exhibition at Manly Village Church:
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Opening Night for the Dreamtime Exhibition held at Manly Village Church
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The exhibition open night was a corroboree - a gathering, an experience. Live music based on an Australian theme was played, cafe style seating was provided and guests were served with drinks and finger food. The work instigated much discussion.
See more on the Opening Night
The teabag wings were a highlight for some as they were surpised at what they were made from:
The teabag wings are based on scriptures such as soaring on wings like eagles (Isa 40:31), god-speed and protection (Ex 19:4), and finding healing (Mal 4:2), strength, comfort and refuge in or under His wings' shadow (Ps 36:7; 91:4). The shadow of the wings on the ceiling above this exhibition space, was alluding to the Ancient Spirit of this Southland, being the ancient Architect in the beginning (Prov 8:30).
The shadow’s presence - everyone sat under it for a church (corroboree) service and ate under it on open night. The teabags represented the peace and rest of God (as I felt this beautiful image coming upon me again and again when I was on the cusp of burn-out) -, the spiritual and sub-conscious state we find ourselves when making a tea or when actually experiencing peace or rest.
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The church venue was transformed into an exhibition space which was large enough to cater for the 2m high works.
Jake Elliot working in the studio
Continung quest - What makes art spiritual?