Gospels Makoto Fujimura Art

Five major new works painted in the artist s manhattan studio will be the volume s main images making this the first such manuscript to feature abstract contemporary art in lieu of traditional representational illustrations.

Gospels makoto fujimura art.

Robert kushner in the mid 90 s written on fujimura s art in art in america this way. Fujimura layers prismatic minerals to capture that mystery and as david brooks noted in his new york times piece after staring at fujimura s work for over 10 minutes what had semed like a plain bluefield now looked like a galaxy of color. The four holy gospels project comprises five major works alongside hundreds of illuminated pages and smaller drop cap paintings. Created in celebration of the 400th anniversary.

Learn about how the project continues the ancient art of biblical illumination. Fujimura s deep religious faith attracts him to the metaphysical aspects of abstract expressionism and color field painting. The idea of forging a new kind of art about hope healing redemption refuge while maintaining visual sophistication and intellectual integrity is a growing movement one. Latest news makoto fujimura at waterfall mansion more info.

The leather bound english standard version of the bible printed with a six color metallic process will comprise the four gospels as designed and illustrated by fujimura. In the four holy gospels project 2009 fujimara was commissioned to illustrate the four holy gospels in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the king james bible. Makoto fujimura is an artist a speaker and the author of refractions a journey of faith art and culture. Includes essays video images and more.

Explore the four holy gospels project by makoto fujimura. Represented by artrue international and partnering with waterfall mansions in new york city next exhibit homage to silence from may 12 july 2017 makoto fujimura s art has been exhibited in. He will be featuring the four holy gospels chapel at the new museum of the bible in washington d c. Paul speaks of the mystery of the gospel ephesians 6 19.

Many galleries and museums around the world. I painted the five large scale images that illuminate this volume the four holy gospels using water based nihonga materials japanese style painting with my focus on the tears of christ john 11 tears shed for the atrocities of the past century and for our present darkness matthew consider the lilies. From the artist the project s beginning. View original art and painted pages.

Mysterion is a greek word used when st. Home bio calendar writings works press four holy gospels fujimura institute contact newsletter signup.