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“Disembodiment is not an option for the Christian.” This statement by visual artist Edward Knippers is a guiding principle in his work, which features the human body, often in connection with biblical scenes. Disembodiment is not an option for those who believe that human beings are created in God’s image with beautiful bodies, that everything from sin to salvation are embodied experiences, and that God’s redemption comes through the broken and risen body of Jesus. The paintings of Edward Knippers invite us to consider the goodness, brokenness, mystery, and glory of embodiment, urging us to grapple with the temptation to avoid, sexualize, downplay, or disparage bodies along with a fully embodied faith.The Embodied Faith symposium will gather pastors, artists, educators, art historians, theologians, art appreciators, and others to explore the dynamics of embodiment in the life of faith and in the paintings of Edward Knippers. In addition, the symposium will feature an original dance performance in response to Knippers’ body of work as well as a participatory drum circle. The Knippers exhibit at Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Charlotte will include over two dozen works, including several of his large-scale works that have never been displayed publicly.
In keeping with the emphasis on embodiment and the importance of experiencing Knippers’ work, in-person attendance is encouraged but there are virtual ticket options that provide access to the main sessions.
This theology and arts symposium is sponsored by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theolgoical Seminary.
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embodied-faith-and-the-art-of-edward-knippers-tickets-804210072977
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte, 14542 Choate Cir, Charlotte, NC 28273-9103, United States,Charlotte, North Carolina, Pineville