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Owen Gent Illustrates A Modern Resurrection

Owen Gent explores a modern resurrection through his series of editorial illustrations which are meant to accompany an article on “the resurrection in a secular world.” Gent pairs soft colors with strong messages in an effective and astounding work. The theme of his series centers around a main figure, often larger-than-life, who interacts with the surroundings at hand.

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By leaving out the iconic images of the resurrection, such as the cross, Jesus in white robes, and glorious light, Gent opens up the Easter landscape to feature this modern take on the event. Of course Gent’s illustrations are inspired by the classic rendition of the resurrection and so they still contain religious elements that can be read and interpreted by viewers, among these is a sun in the middle of the sky- neither setting nor rising, a singular male figure and white angel-like creatures either ascending into the heavens or returning once more to Earth.

 

owen gent illustration

owen gent illustration

owen gent illustration

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