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Journey from darkness to light with visual artist Malcolm Bourne.
Visual artist Malcolm Bourne created his piece 'Covenant' in response to a dream he had in 2006. Below you can read a synopsis of his dream and watch a video of the project from start to finish!
Covenant Dream
“I remember experiencing a most vivid dream. I was in an intensely light-filled environment: the brightness of the light was physically painful, and it seemed to penetrate every part of my being. Simultaneously there was a sound, or many sounds at once, it was overwhelming; a bass that created deep vibration and a piercingly sharp tone all of which emanated from the light. I felt transparent to the light and sound. The power, energy, vibration and brightness were unbearable, and they rendered me paralysed. I was terrified. My only response was to drop to my knees and remain as still as I possibly could. I sensed that if I moved even a centimetre, I would explode into a million pieces under this force that was pulsating through and around me.”
“From the centre of this light, I started to see a shadow form growing towards me. The shadow took the shape of a man. Once the shadow had fully formed the shadow began to stand, no longer being the projection of another being but somehow the shadow itself becoming a person. As soon as the form of the man was clear to be seen the atmosphere began to change: I sensed a deep love and peace around me although the sense of being transparent remained. I was no longer afraid. I knew immediately that it was Jesus standing in front of me revealed in this moment in the Trinity, confirming that he was my personal mediator, saviour King. Jesus walked towards me, and we began to talk. I woke up, my whole body shaking from the experience and reflected on its significance.”
Malcolm Bourne 2006
Watch The Video!
Malcom's Covenant painting has been on display at Christ Church Clifton over the Easter weekend. The painting and film has been used over the Easter services to help celebrate the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Click on this link to watch some Q&A during one of the services from the children and with Paul Langham about the symbolism of the work.
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Posted: May 2023