9/05/2009

THE BLESS-ED


MARK MAGGIORI

WHAT IF JESUS REALLY LIVED WITH YOU?


What if jesus really lived with you? n°1 (man beating his wife)
oil on canvas
43X27,5 inches

What if Jesus really lived with you? n°2 (pregnant drunk woman)
oil on canvas
40X25 inches

Interpretations, or misinterpretations, of modern Christianity have become an easy way to make excuses in the name of God. Would it not be better to look at ourselves introspectively, rather than sheltering ourselves behind walls covered in Jesus icons, to heal the pleasure taken in our daily sins?
If Jesus were living with you, what would you do? Would you take responsibility for this way of life?
Jesus is not here to cleanse your shame or guilty conscience. Jesus drives you to be a better person and to learn from your mistakes.

" People with wicked ideas will be far from me. I will not mix with them."
Psalm 101 v.4

JESUS AND THE COUPLE UNDER THE PORCH


Jesus and the couple under the porch.
acrylic on canvas
51X33 inches

The woman is sitting straight beneath her cross, pious. With a soft look in her eye, she is searching for a sign of compassion and hope.
The husband has a haggard look, beaten down by his fears, regrets, failures and weaknesses.
The message here is that Jesus will not answer all your prayers, or magically make things happen.
Some Christians today believe that their hopes will fall from the sky, and that God will provide.
But this is an illusion. This was not Jesus’ message.
If Jesus lived with you, would you expect everything from him ?

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have,
For God has said, "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you."
Hebrews 13:5

WHAT IF JESUS REALLY LIVED WITH US?




What if Jesus really lived with us? (couple making love)
oil on canvas
43X27,5 inches

Sexuality is not necessarily only a “procreation technique”, as fundamentalist Christians might suggest today.
Jesus loves to love, and if he were living with us, maybe he would watch all your games and dirty pleasures without any shame.
In this painting, the woman has her back turned to him, but she should not. In this time, The Christ would adapt to any habit even sexual, any exposure or disclose of body or pleasure . Jesus was most probably a modern
and imaginative man.

"And God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. "
Genesis Chap1 vs 27

JESUS WITH TRASHED CARS


Jesus with trashed cars.
oil on canvas
43X27,5 inches

Jesus is not an object that you can buy or sell. Jesus is not a car or a television. Jesus is just a man, here to guide those who have lost their way. If Jesus were a car, he would be a car wreck but he remains young and alive. Jesus is immortal

"Has God forgotten to be gracious to us? Is he so angry with us that he will not love us?"
psalm 77 v.9

CHRIST ON A FENCE


Christ on a Fence
oil on canvas
33 X 33 inches

Standing alone, in the middle of nowhere, the daylight lights up Johnny Christ’s body. Leaning on a wire fence, his face looks calm and at peace. His arms are crossed and relaxed, as if he has already given up his path. Sheltered from view
and judgment, his position shows the quietness of the suffering he has born throughout his life. Jesus iconography is abundant.
His arms are now wide open, welcoming all the lost souls

"Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart."
Ps 97 v.11

JESUS ON FOCUS


Focus on Jesus.
oil on canvas.

This portrait gives a blurry impression of something that is unachieved, reminiscent of Jesus’ life.

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. "
Ps 62 v.8

PHOTOGRAPHY/ POLAROID


jesus in the backyard
40X40 inches


jesus holding vera
40X40 inches

jesus turn the back
40X40 inches