Christianist Art

A reader writes:

You ain’t seen nothing yet. Some weeks ago I had the misfortune to view an exhibition by Jack Dawson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas – on the grounds of Gerald L.K. Smith’s "Great Passion Play." (Yes, that Gerald L.K. Smith.)

Here’s a picture of Jesus in a GI’s uniform, mending an American flag. The title, "If My People," comes from 2nd Chronicles. There’s guide to the symbolism here:

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Another wacky fave of mine is "Reviewing the Troops" — and in case you’re wondering just who’s doing the reviewing, look for the face of Jesus in the upper right-hand corner (it’s in the foliage of a tree). The paintings currently hang here.