artist's statement
In these ‘wave paintings’ I explore the role that randomness plays in nature, consistent with, not in contrast to, Divine providence and order. I have narrowed my focus and paint about this. My methods may be unusual to the world of painting but not to the world. I have been using vibration and sound waves.
One question captured my attention in particular: “How might we mathematically and physically model random processes in ways that help us understand how divine providence could be exercised in a "chance-governed" world?” [1] I believe that, without needing many words, these works answer that question.
If God really spoke the world into existence (as the books of Genesis and John say) and continues to hold it together (Colossians), might not this have something to do with sound? All matter is connected, formed, even held together by God, and that seems to use vibrations. I hope, at least, that a discussion around this possibility can happen among my audience, and that these works could add light to that discussion.
[1] James Bradley, The Randomness Project http://biologos.org/blog/the-randomness-project , August 31, 2012
One question captured my attention in particular: “How might we mathematically and physically model random processes in ways that help us understand how divine providence could be exercised in a "chance-governed" world?” [1] I believe that, without needing many words, these works answer that question.
If God really spoke the world into existence (as the books of Genesis and John say) and continues to hold it together (Colossians), might not this have something to do with sound? All matter is connected, formed, even held together by God, and that seems to use vibrations. I hope, at least, that a discussion around this possibility can happen among my audience, and that these works could add light to that discussion.
[1] James Bradley, The Randomness Project http://biologos.org/blog/the-randomness-project , August 31, 2012