ARTWORK (sculpture) Water baptism

This artwork was apart of the 'Reflection' exhibition held at C3 Kingscliff. 

Below: Photos from the 'Reflection' exhibition

Water baptism at C3 Kingscliff

Water Baptism

Introductory paragraph [ Rationale ]

For Christians, baptism represents the believer following Christ into His death, burial, and resurrection. The symbolism is perfect and filled with deep meaning. In baptism, the eyes are closed, the hands are folded, and breath is suspended as in death — if only for a moment. Then comes burial in the water; then resurrection from the watery grave to a new life in Christ. When raised from the water, the eyes open and breathing begins again. It’s a likeness of the resurrection.

It is the moment of rebirth during baptism that Tristan wishes to explore through one freestanding sculpture.

What is the project about [Personal vision]

What is the artwork about : rebirth

encounter: baptism at C3 church kingscliff

revelation/experience: I feel that I have trully been born again

“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16).

For Christians, baptism represents the believer following Christ into His death, burial, and resurrection. The symbolism is perfect and filled with deep meaning. In baptism, the eyes are closed, the hands are folded, and breath is suspended as in death — if only for a moment. Then comes burial in the water; then resurrection from the watery grave to a new life in Christ. When raised from the water, the eyes open and breathing begins again. It’s a likeness of the resurrection.

http://www.bibleuniverse.com/articles/popular-bible-questions/articletype/articleview/articleid/1562/what-is-the-importance-of-christian-baptism.aspx

Baptism is a Christian rite of admission and adoption,almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also a particular church tradition

when I came up from the waters , the sun shone brighter , sounds were cleared , I felt as tho the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders. It was an incredible feeling.

To avoid confusion when studying Pentecostal beliefs, it should be noted that Pentecostals identify three distinct uses of the word "baptism" in the New Testament:

• Baptism into the body of Christ: This refers to salvation. Every believer in Christ is made a part of his body, the Church, through baptism. The Holy Spirit is the agent, and the body of Christ is the medium.
  

• Water baptism: Symbolic of dying to the world and living in Christ, water baptism is an outward symbol of that which has already been accomplished by the Holy Spirit, namely baptism into the body of Christ.
  

• Baptism with the Holy Spirit: This is an empowering experience distinct from baptism into the body of Christ. In this baptism, Christ is the agent and the Holy Spirit is the medium.