Faith in the Arts

As Christians, we are called to love people. This means that we should support and serve others and not exploit of steal from them. We all know this! But how does this apply to the art traditions that we practice within? How do we actively contribute to them, rather than exploiting them? How can we be blood donors rather than vampires? And where do sharks fit in? That’s what this episode is all about.If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at [email protected] . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources and References:This episode follows on from our last episode on Barrowclough's album 'The Riddle and the Spyglass'.Professor Skye - Whiteness in Rap Music & Hip-Hop Culture: Creating A Hip-Hop Class Part 11 (Youtube video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn9fOt-hZbYEminem - White AmericaEminem - Stepping StoneLucy Mckenzie - https://lucymckenzie.comMichael Mcdonald - I keep forgettinKendrick Lamar - The Blacker The BerryRobin Thicke/Marvin Gaye ‘plagiarism’ issue - https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/case-study/blurred-lines-copyrightOlivia Rodrigo/Paramore ‘plagiarism’ issue - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58327849 But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. (2 Peter 3:10)And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” (Revelation 21:5)For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ (Acts 17:28). Probably drawing from the 6th century BC Greek poet Epimenides, and the 3rd century BC Stoic philosopher Aratus.The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. (Psalm 24:1)

We’ve heard about Ally’s art. We’ve heard about Marlita’s art. Today, we focus on Jonny’s or, should I say, Barrowclough’s.If hip-hop geekery is your thing, you won’t be disappointed. If it’s not, don’t worry though. The conversation explores the kaleidoscopic nature of art, the joys of collaboration, the unusual ways in which Christianity infiltrates culture and how we all can find our places in our artforms.If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at [email protected] . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.showResources and References: Barrowclough - The Riddle & The Spyglass https://barrowclough.bandcamp.com/album/the-riddle-the-spyglassJohannes Tetens, 18th century German Danish philosopher Scarface - Never seen a man cry Tupac - Brenda’s got a baby Geto Boyz - My mind’s playing tricks on me Prince Paul - Prince among thieves Souls of Mischief - Montezuma’s Revenge Snoop Dogg - Bible of Love Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid Maad City

Today, Macclesfield based ceramicist, Rachel Ho introduces us to her fabulous ‘ Gift to the City’ project, sparking all sorts of trains of thought. The restorative power of art. Artists as priests. Paying the bills. And, as a podcast first, today’s episode is sponsored by a popular energy drink. Kind of.If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at [email protected] . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources and References:Micah Purnell (text based artist) https://micahpurnell.com/Orla Gilkeson (painter) https://orlagilkesonart.com/Kate Nash’s experience of the music industry- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwygdzn4dw4o.amp

What do you think of when you think of prophetic art?Does your mind instantly turn to the subversive power of beauty, energizing hope, alternate realities, toppling empire and the ministry of attentiveness? No? Well, perhaps you should spend an hour with Dr Mary McCampbell and the FITA team!If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at [email protected] . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.showResources and References:Books:Imagining our Neighbours as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy - Mary McCampbellThe Prophetic Imagination - Walter BrugemannThe Church and The Fiction Writer - Flannery O’Connor (included in the book ‘Mystery and Manners)Art and artists:Lakwena - Nothing can separate us- https://www.vigogallery.com/exhibitions/58-lakwena-maciver-nothing-can-separate-us-covent-garden-london/overview/Alvin Ailey Dance Company Victory Boyd (singer)The Handmaids Tale - Margaret AtwoodLife After God - Douglas CouplandMagnolia (dir Paul Thomas Anderson)Tree of Life (dir Terrence Mallick)Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet)Bible References:Matthew 23:13-39Luke 1:46-56 (Mary’s Song)Isaiah 55Psalm 88

Today’s guest is internationally acclaimed tap dancer, Andrew Nemr. He leads us on a riveting journey through the history of tap dance, the fracturing of the media landscape, sharing your process, the morning pages and recovering from burnout. Oh, and how art practice can serve as a model for Christian discipleship. To acquaint yourself with Andrew’s work, visit andrewnemr.com and artistformation.com. If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at [email protected] . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources, artists and references Andrew’s visual art- https://whatweleavebehind.online Kendrick Lamar- Watch the party die (for the more perceptive, you’ll notice that this was recorded before GNX dropped) Yussef Dayes- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YASaUI9bhQY Savion Glover Steal Like An Artist- Austin Kleon The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron