SEEN Journal - Sight 2020 Digital Download
In this edition of SEEN Journal we focus on the complexity of seeing. Artists and poets, as well as priests and theologians address what it looks like to see and be seen. The issue investigates what it looks like to see realities that exist beyond our vision as we also ponder what it means to live in an age where we are perpetually seen. This volume of SEEN reminds us that seeing is a daily practice that requires constant conditioning. The discipline of seeing is explored through eyes open to art knitted together with a community, eyes seeing into heaven through painted icons, eyes opened through hymns, and eyes opened through conversations with other artists. The art in the issue is by makers from around the world, with work by both long-time members or CIVA and brand new friends. Finally, this issue points us back to Scripture, encouraging us to look around us and see God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—while also looking ahead to the glorious day when every eye and every tribe of the earth will see Christ.
Essays
Justin Sorensen - Ways of SeeingTim Lowly - Regarding, SeeingChristen Mattix - Connections Made VisiblePaul Buckley - Hymn Reflection (art by Matt Clark)Fr. Gregory Jensen - Seeing GodVladimir Grigorenko - Orthodox IconsMichael Galovic - Aboriginal Perspectives Richard Osler - Poetry (art by Phil Irish)Justin Sorensen, Elsa Muñoz - The Process of Looking: A ConversationJohn Pachuta - Ecce Homo: Judged by Human EyesGary Wolfe - I Spy with My Cyber EyeFiona Moes Pel - Seeing the NowMarcia Allison - Transforming Vision Lyn Hiner Seeing Beauty in Ashes
