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October 2006 |
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Explaining 'The Logos'"The LOGOS' is to be found on the front cover of this edition of Tasmanian Anglican. This work is a contemporary icon and can therefore also be regarded as an aid to worship. On a deep blue ground, is floated a silver form of a cross. It is comprised of 'galactic' material to represent the Universe. In the centre is a white 'pool'. This is pierced by a spear-like gash in the paper which exposes a raw scarlet 'wound'. The work is a symbolic portrait of the 'Word', Jesus Christ. 'Logos' is the Greek for 'Word', as is used in the first chapter of the Gospel of John. The cruciform shape represents the role of Jesus Christ in the Creation. 'Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.' John 1:3 Before the creation of the world, God knew that it would be necessary to redeem mankind. This would be achieved through the once for all sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ (Yeshua) on the cross of Calvary…The wounds of Christ, are therefore shown as part of the cosmos, to reflect that knowledge understood before even the creation of time itself. The gash…represents the thrust of the spear into His
side…It exposes the raw flesh beneath. It is also
reminiscent of an open mouth, alluding to the spoken 'Word
of God'. There is a splash of water barely discernible below
the spear. The spots of scarlet are for the other wounds
inflicted at His crucifixion, by the nails and the crown of
thorns. The central pure white 'pool' is to represent the
fact that He is the 'Light of the World'. It also symbolises
the well from which He offers 'Living Water', the holy
Spirit, to believers.
This is an extract from Maz Gill's book LOGOS p.17. The Artist has given kind permission for the painting to be used on our front cover. |
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