"Connections" - Narthex Art by Betty Braig

"Connections" by Betty Braig

• The chaos is changed to creation by GOD the creator (Genesis 1:1-2, 4)  In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
• Painted images of a chaotic universe controlled by God (moving symbols of planets, fire, gases, water, darkness, void without form).
• Darkness changed into Light is shown by the arrival of a powerful bird shape, representing God's powerful presence in the universe.  The gold squares indicate that in the beginning was the word . . . the gold colors indicate the presence of God.
• Light brought life to this earth metaphysically and spiritually.  Chaotic water is calmed into living water.
• Bird shapes are used as messengers in the Bible. They are creatures of both earth and sky.  This powerful bird shape represents GOD.  Other examples in Scripture are the Holy Spirit, angels, etc.
• The creation by God of the heavens and earth.  Connections are symbolized in the spiral moving lines and overlapping spiritual shapes.  The shapes represent the Eucharist. This is my body, which is given for you.  Do this in remembrance of me."  (Luke 22: 14-20)