It’s amazing what happens in 9 months! After sharing in the experience of CMLA’s conference last year, Libby Byrne and Malcolm Gordon, key presenters at the conference, have continued to collaborate and brought into being a beautiful artwork. Libby, a gifted artist and theologian, and Malcolm, a talented musician and minister, each enhanced the work of the other in Sink Like a Stone.
This piece draws upon the artwork Libby painted in community that was shaped by communal reflection throughout the conference. Libby then created a series exploring the themes. Malcolm’s song, inspired by reflection and the time together, explores the transformative waters and the storm, peace and rest offered within them.
As this strange year of adaptation, change, and challenges unfolds, Sink Like a Stone, offers each of us an opportunity for reflection on how we are shaped and an invitation to renewal.
Malcolm and Libby’s collaboration reminds us that community draws new creativity and reflection; stirs us to new thinking and opens possibilities. What a gift it is to share in life together.
We are delighted when the Centre can facilitate such creativity and innovation amongst our community of artists.
Click here to read more about Libby’s journey and the process.