Art of fear

I love this artistic statement Liu is making. As a Christian, as a Hong Kong citizen, as a US citizen, as the Presidential election approaches, as the day of the LORD approaches, etc this speaks to me so loudly about this world. This picture is what many people feel and probably what Liu feels as Chinese. This is what God's words have to say:

Phillipians 4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.


Take a look:

The Mending Project, an installation by artist Beili Liu consists of "hundreds of Chinese scissors suspended from the ceiling, pointing downwards. The hovering, massive cloud of scissors alludes to distant fear, looming violence and worrisome uncertainty. [Liu] sits beneath the countless sharp blades of the scissors, and performs the on-going simple task of mending."