Why
do I add images of my artwork to all my essays, papers, and blogs entries? I
began doing that in 2009, when I returned to school to do Master’s graduate
studies at the University of Alberta.
Every blog entry, and every assignment, including my final thesis, began with
an image of one of my drawings or paintings. I am continuing “the tradition,”
during my Doctoral studies at St.Stephen’s. The reason is to demonstrate the
very essence of my research, that is, to propose that art has a positive effect
on one’s ability to think critically. It is with critical thought one examines
the message of the kingdom
of God, and it is through
the inspiration and revelation of that kingdom that we purpose to engage the
issues of life. In other words, I encourage everyone to surround themselves
with creativity, to build a positive construct of artwork and art images
to enhance a personal environment for reflection, examination, and meditation.
“The Embarrassment of Linear Riches,” illustrated in this post is an
abstract work of art, drawn in brass point, copper point and silverpoint with a
hand-rubbed metal point under-drawing. The work demonstrates an amplified line,
as if I imagined magnifying a single metal point line to exaggerated
proportions. Yet, in that magnification, I discovered a world of linear and
textured beauty, and the evidence of a positive construct, to the point of
feeling embarrassed about the simplicity of it all – that is, the richness of a
simple line in brass, copper, and silver.
“The Embarrassment of Linear Riches,”
by Gerrit
Verstraete. 2011. Cat.No.1205. Amplified line in metal point on hardboard,
Hand-rubbed brass point, copper point and silverpoint. (48 X 24 in./122 X 61 cm).
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