牧者心聲
道在藝術間
鄧頌翹牧師
2025 年 6 月 14 日／15 日
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三一上帝是創造天地的主，漫天星宿、花鳥蟲魚都是上帝所造。人能夠創作藝術品的能力也源於創造主，因此所有人皆能藉由色彩、顏料和圖像表達對這個世界的詮釋，發揮創作的恩賜。而耶穌成為肉身來到世間，以真實的、可見的、可描繪的樣貌降臨，以馬內利與我們同在，使我們能夠透過祂感知上帝和祂所傳遞的愛。藝術作品也是如此，是人類運用視覺、想像，將靈裡的感動保存下來，故此，人類也可運用藝術來深化信仰或靈修禱告。
除了透過誦讀、聆聽神的話來敬拜上帝，不少藝術創作者也選擇使用畫筆，以或深或淺的筆觸和色彩繽紛的顏料，展示內心對上帝的渴慕。無論是透過文字表達真理，抑或加入藝術元素，不變的是文本與藝術都是在神之下，都是來自於神。
要如何在藝術創作中靈修，也讓藝術品帶有屬靈生命力呢？一位台灣的基督徒藝術家分享說，首先要有一顆敞開的心，在創作前一定要先把神的話語帶進自己的心靈內，無論是透過經文、屬靈書籍、詩歌、或是禱告，均是順著聖靈的引導，把當下神給自己的感動用畫筆勾勒、紙張拼貼、或雕塑篆刻等各樣的創作形式呈現出來。此外，藝術靈修也不一定要靠畫筆或畫紙，日常使用的物品也可以是很棒的畫布。他某次受教會邀請設計敬拜團的團服，他希望這件衣服不單單只是呈現主題，於是便藉由藝術靈修的方式找尋靈感，最後用字畫呈現出富有特色、又有屬靈涵意的團服作品。
上帝就是最偉大的藝術家，整本聖經就是創意的展現！拉撒路的黑暗墳墓、水變酒、五餅二魚等神蹟的當刻情境，無不充滿光線、色彩、構圖，藝術是一種導引，讓我們將思想對焦於神。透過藝術尋真，我們將發現真理其實很貼近人的生活，神並不是我們以為的那麼遙不可及，抬頭望天，已經可以從變化萬千的天色和雲彩體會到上帝是天地的主。藝術是我們與神的心靈對話，也是我們對神最真誠的敬拜。
The Triune God is the Creator of heaven and earth. The countless stars in the sky, the flowers, birds, insects, and fish are all created by God. Man’s ability to create art also originates from God the Creator. That is why everyone can use colors, paints and images to express their interpretations of the world, unleashing their gift of creation. When Jesus became incarnate and entered the world, He came in a real, visible, and tangible form. He is Immanuel, God with us, who allows us to perceive God and His love through Him. Artistic creations similarly enable human beings to preserve spiritual inspiration through visual and imaginative means. Therefore, man can also use art to deepen their faith or enhance their devotions and prayers.
In addition to worshiping God through reading or listening to His word, many artists choose to use paintbrushes with darker or lighter brushstrokes and colorful paints to express their yearnings for God. Whether truths are expressed through words or together with artistic elements, the unchanging fact is that both text and art are under God and originate from Him.
How can we practice devotion through artistic creation and allow our artworks to carry spiritual vitality? A Taiwanese Christian artist shared that, first and foremost, one must have an open heart. Before creating, one must let God’s word dwell in one’s heart, whether through Scripture, spiritual literature, hymns and songs, or prayer. Guided by the Holy Spirit, artists can express inspirations from God through various creative forms, such as drawing, collage, sculpture, or carving. Furthermore, devotion through art does not necessarily require paintbrushes or paper. Everyday objects can also become wonderful canvases. Once, this artist was invited by a church to design the uniform for a worship team. It was his hope that the uniform would not merely present a theme. He therefore sought inspiration through artistic devotion. Finally, calligraphy and artwork was used in the design of the uniform which was distinctive and which carried spiritual meaning.
God is the greatest artist, and the entire Bible showcases His creativity! The scenes of the miracles of the dark tomb of Lazarus, water turned into wine, the five loaves and two fish, etc. are filled with light, colors and compositions. Art serves as a guide, helping us focus our thoughts on God. As we seek the truth through art, we will discover that the truth is intimately woven into our daily lives. God is not as distant as we might have imagined. Simply look up at the sky and we will experience from the ever-changing hues of the sky and the clouds that God is indeed the Lord of heaven and earth. Art is a conversation between our hearts and God, and it is also our most sincere worship of Him.
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