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RE: Artist Statement—Matt Philleo
Matt, I think God has blessed you with the ability to encourage, not only with your art, but your interactions with people as well.
I agree with your statement about isolated people are, despite being more "connected" than ever. I think through beauty, people can get a glimpse of God's love. This is also why I think much of "art" today is lacking in beauty - it's been under Satan's attacks for so long that it can be hard to find that hope.
But God is sovereign over this, and I feel He is reclaiming the arts by showing through His children just what beautiful means - and hopefully showing the world that God loved them so much He gave His only Son to pay the penalty for their sins.
Thanks, Erin. Although I'm not a fan of abstract or non-objective art, there is some that can be done for the glory of God, when the artist has that intent; and these things will always be expressed in one's work. And I do appreciate good aesthetics: strong composition, unity, rhythm, color harmony, texture, etc. However, there is a lot of art out there that is done for the wrong reasons, and it lacks true beauty, just like you said. As artists and musicians, our highest goal is to point people to God. It doesn't always have to be done explicitly, but it can be achieved by doing our work well and when we have the right intent going forward. Luther wrote about this, when he posited that a person can do secular work sacredly just by doing their work to the best of their ability and, intentionally for the glory of God.
Thanks for all your kind words, Erin!