Art meets faith: Uwe Appold's impressive pictures in Saarland

Art meets faith: Uwe Appold's impressive pictures in Saarland

The exhibition cycle “SEND | write | NOW” opened its doors last Sunday in the Church of St. Peter in Merzig. This impressive exhibition, organized by the Pastoral Space Merzig and the Church of Youth eli.ja, is presented at a total of seven locations in Saarland. The patronage lies in the hands of the CDU state parliament member Dagmar Heib. Trier's Vicar General Ulrich von Plettenberg, Mayor Marcus Hoffeld (CDU), Pirmin Spiegel and the artist Uwe Appold were present at the opening and shared their enthusiasm for the works of art.

A central concern of the exhibition is to connect the seven letters from the biblical Revelation of John with current topics. These letters, which John addressed to early Christian communities from the Greek island of Patmos in 95, encourage and exhort, and find a modern interpretation through the works of art. domradio.de reports that ...

Themes and locations of the exhibition

The exhibition includes a variety of artistic works that deal with themes of slowing down, saying goodbye and dying. In the different exhibition locations, visitors will find different picture cycles:

• Kirche St. Peter, Merzig: 36-teiliges Bilderzyklus über die sieben Sendschreiben.
• Ambulantes Hospiz- und Palliativberatungszentrum, Beckingen: Bilder zu Verlangsamung, Abschied und Sterben.
• Marienhaus-Klinikum, Saarlouis: Psalmbilder, die aus dem Buch „Flehen und Fluchen“ von Uwe Appold und Klaus Schwarzwäller entstanden sind.
• Versöhnungskirche, Völklingen: Zyklus „shir: das Hohelied“ mit 36 Bildern, der bisher nur einmal in Trier gezeigt wurde.
• Kirche St. Eligius, Völklingen: Werke mit den „Ich-bin-Worten“ von Jesus, die Erde, Sand und Symbole verwenden.
• Johannis-Foyer, Saarbrücken: Bilderzyklus zu Dag Hammarskjölds Tagebüchern zum 50. Todestag des Diplomaten.
• Kirche der Jugend eli.ja, Saarbrücken: Dialog mit Arbeiten von Jugendlichen aus der Ukraine und Saarbrücken, unter dem Motto „Widerspruch der Halbschatten“ und „Unbehausungen“.

Particular attention is also paid to the exhibition's accompanying events, which include workshops, readings and concerts. These are intended not only to bring the works of art closer, but also to create a space for exchange and reflection. The exhibition runs until October 12th and therefore offers plenty of opportunity to discover the diverse works of art.

Artistic vision and social relevance

Uwe Appold's works are crafted in materials such as textiles, stainless steel and straw, giving her message an additional dimension. The combination of traditional biblical themes with modern social issues creates a new perception and promotes dialogue about important issues of today.

The connection between the historical missives and the current challenges of our society is a central element of the exhibition. pastoraler-raum-merzig.de describes that this is supplemented by a dialogue with current letters from Saarland. This concept of art as a space for reflection and discussion seems to be becoming increasingly important in the modern art scene.

The opening and the subsequent events not only offer the opportunity to experience the art, but also to discuss the topics of life, faith and community. The exhibition “SEND | write | NOW” promises an inspiring journey through times and topics that can also help shape the future.