ART AND FEAR OF THE DARK

while in London over the weekend visited the Tate Modern.
the aim of the visit was to reflect on theology and popular culture.
the first piece we visited was created by Miroslaw Balka (a polish artist).
the piece is a massive 'container' an immense dark metal box
that you walk into...
there is no light
as you step into the darkness, the unknown, the unfamiliar.

i was seized by fear and then a panick attack, i could go no further
i turned to walk out
not wanting to return...but i did...

the fear of the dark, the unknown is a familiar human emotion...
art evokes emotion, engages us with our inner self, screams or whispers
a response...

surely our church 'worship experience' should touch our senses,
draw out our inner self and engage us with the Artist...

god how we fall short,
how dull and monotone
are our offerings of worship...

if you're in london check out Miroslaw Balka's big dark metal box at the Tate Modern
it's worth the experience!