Also in the theme: We have far more in common 2023
Eye to Eye
Artist: Name: Maggie Year: 10 Artwork Name: Eye to eye
The Abrahamic Faiths
Artist: Name: Mila Age: 12 School: South Hampstead High School Artwork Title: The Abrahamic faiths I chose the topic “We have far more in common with each other than that which divides us.” When I first heard this topic, I thought of religion and how religion connects people and creates community; but I also realised that religion can also create further divide and trouble across different religions. For example, the problems in Jerusalem and Israel. Throughout, this made me think more specifically of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. So, I thought if there was anything that can connects these religions together. This is when I thought of G-d and the idea of how one G-d is shared throughout the three religions. I did this by drawing a person from each of the religions I chose, and found a passage from each religion stating that there is only one G-d. The people are not all placed next to each other and are only connected by one string because I wanted to show their differences and emphasise how G-d and the belief of only one G-d is unifying them. I decided to set it in a dark, night sky because many times G-d is associated with light and being light through the darkness. The moon represents G-d because in all these religions they either use a lunar calendar, watch, or appreciate the moon which in some way is how much they greatly appreciate the almighty G-d. The stars in the sky represent different prophets from the religions such as Mohamed, Jesus, and Isaiah. In this artwork I have tried to show how G-d unifies a lot of different people with different religions and how G-d is seen as a light in the darkness. I have also tried to highlight that the idea of having one G-d is one aspect of “We have far more in common with each other than that which divides us.” Whilst researching I found out a lot more about all three religions, their beliefs, and practices also I came to realise how similar some of their beliefs are.
Difference Don’t Matter
Artist: Name: Thomas Age: 10 School: Highfield Primary, Hemsworth Artwork Name: Differences don’t matter I have chosen this title due to the fact that even though languages around totally different, they all mean the same things. I drew the globe to represent everyone united and religious symbols represent different beliefs; yet we live on the same earth. The flags represent the countries national language meaning “we are all equal” At the bottom of the globe, the quote by Jo Cox is displayed, showing how we could all come together in peace. I am pound of my work and I hope it will go far and impress people.
Where there is love, there is God
Artist: Name: WillArtwork Title: Where there is love, there is God The Title I chose is “we have far more in common with each other than that which divides us.” My inspiration came from attending the Skipton Pride event; the picture is all about ideas of diversity, inclusion and equality. I found a leaflet which had a quote from the Bible on it. The quote is “God is Love. Where there is love, there is God.” 1 John 4. I found it perfectly describes the theme I chose – Love is everywhere and for everyone, and people are allowed to be themselves and God will love the. In RE it is good to explore how different people are treated by religions. I tried to show my thoughts and feelings by creating a rainbow out of mix and matched recycled fabrics. The rainbow is a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community but also for hope. The fabrics show that we are different but similar. If you look carefully at the work, you will see I used the same colour thread throughout to symbolise friendship tying us all together and showing we all have things in common, whatever our sexuality or religious beliefs. I left the edges raw and rough to show that people are flawed, and no one is perfect. God made us the way we are and should be true to ourselves and know that we will be accepted into God’s loving hands. Whilst I was making this, I thought about the injustice of the way people can be treated because of their sexuality or skin colour. I want this change.
Tapestry
Artist: Name: EbbaAge: 12 School: The Mary Erskine School Artwork Title: Tapestry
We Are All Different That’s Beautiful
Artist: Name: Bella Age: 6 School: Woodville School Artwork Name: We Are All Different That’s Beautiful
The Golden Rule
Artist: Name: Emilia Age: 10 School: Cradley CE Primary School Artwork Name: The Golden Rule In my art I wanted to show that we are all linked by the golden rule – treat others as you want to be treated, love your neighbour as yourself. I used gold to show the golden rule is something we all have in common. The background show lots of different people from diverse backgrounds – not everyone look and acts the same. The hands holding the heart are different skin colours – we are all able to show love. I drew the earth to show that no matter who you are or where you are from or who you worship, God loves you and we should love each other. I tried to choose images which show that all religions and cultures are important.
The greatest of these is Love
Artist: Name: Year 6 Ages: 10/11 School: Brenty Primary School Artwork Title: The greatest of these is love This Picture represents the theme, “We have more in common than which divides us.” We chose to work together on one piece, a process that reflects our unity, each one of us contributing one section to the overall picture. Our design came as a result of studying the unit Jesus in the 21st century, and symbolises how, wherever we come from around the world, whatever our faith, beliefs or values, we have one fundamental thing in common: our hopes and dreams for something better in our ultimate search for love. The painting also demonstrates that love never dies, it is everlasting and the door leading to it is always open. In sum, this picture relates to 1 Corinthians 13:13 - “Three things will last forever - faith, hope and love. -and the greatest of theses is love”