C4SO is committed to more fully cooperating with the vision of racial and ethnic diversity in Revelation 7:9, so amplifying the voices of our Asian American brothers and sisters is a step toward this Kingdom vision. This May, during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will provide opportunities for deeper learning, reflection and conversation as we begin to experience the beauty of God’s desire for diversity amongst his people. C4SO is pleased to feature Shin Maeng, an artist and illustrator whose style is influenced by urban art and manga, while the content of his drawings highlights his Christian faith.
Each Sunday in May we are reflecting on one of Shin’s artworks. Today, the fourth Sunday in Eastertide, we have a particularly fitting image to ponder.
Week 2 Artwork: Easter
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In the front and center of this artwork is Jesus, the Savior of the world. We see him in the fullness of his majesty, a majesty which includes the scars in his wrists and the crown of thorns on his head. He is the Good Shepherd who leads the multiethnic, diverse family of God into the Final Resurrection. This deliverance echoes the Exodus story, where a pillar of cloud led the Israelites by day and a pillar of fire by night. He is with us, guides us, and welcomes us into his family. At the tomb, we see Mary mourning, and then the angels (depicted here as women) point her to Jesus. Jesus welcomes us, with all our scars and wounds, to be a part of his family.—Shin Maeng
Shin Maeng resides in St. Andrews Scotland. He grew up in Bridgewater, NJ, New Haven, CT and Cambridge, MA. He is married to Sarah and has a wee lass. Shin loves to create on his iPad and also loves to get his hands dirty. He has a Masters of Urban Leadership from GCTS Boston. Music, cities, stories, Marvel comics, dancing, most things on YouTube, food, justice and the movement of God’s hand are a few things that inspire Shin to create. Learn more about Shin.