Layers of Worship

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a collage that combines historical and anatomical themes, featuring a torn paper effect revealing a detailed heart illustration at the center, surrounded by various classical and religious figures, architectural elements, and symbolic imagery, creating a complex interplay of art and narrative.

The image depicts a collage that combines historical and anatomical themes, featuring a torn paper effect revealing a detailed heart illustration at the center, surrounded by various classical and religious figures, architectural elements, and symbolic imagery, creating a complex interplay of art and narrative.

Name/Title

Layers of Worship

Entry/Object ID

1987.2.9.7

Type of Print

etching and embossing

Category

On-Display at Calvin University, People, Animals, Objects, Architecture, Text

Made/Created

Artist

Marilyn De Lise

Date made

1981 - 1983

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

26 in

Width

20 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

32-1/4 in

Width

26-1/4 in

General Notes

Note

Worship of God takes many forms: from the false to the true, from the insincere to the sincere, from the formal to the informal, from solemn to joyous, from complex to simple, from outer to inner. Physical and ritualistic forms serve as pointers to the inner truth. The key to profound worship is the heart attitude. As one begins to peel away the hard outer layers of pride and self and outer-imposed worship - as one draws closer and closer to God - the soft, pliable inner core, capable of true worship and of true use as a vessel of God is revealed.