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The
"Directed Art" of Paul Myhill
Paul Myhill was born in Bedford, England in the late 60's. English,
Scottish and Irish roots entwined to initially imbibe him with an
enchantment of primitive Celtic forms - flowing intricate lines resolute
on revealing a simplicity through complexity; wheels of eternity enveloping
static points of demarcation.
Following
many years of hollow entrepreneurial and consulting endeavors, Paul
entered seminary with an encompassing vigor to foster his faith and
prepare for missionary investiture. After serving as the Director
of Mission for a mega-church in North Dallas, he joined a partner
agency focussing on reaching out to the abandoned children of China.
Paul's ultimate heart and passion is to see God glorified amongst
all peoples, to experience the enlightening and wondrous reality of
unity in diversity. His artistry reflects a congruous desire with
a vision for his expressions to convey an understanding and love of
the transcendent One. Artist and humanitarian missiologist…a
convergence of an equal heart and global goal…God's Glory revealed
near and far.
Shunning
the label, "Self-Taught," for the more apt, "God-Directed,"
Paul acknowledges that, absent any formal instruction, his brushstrokes
are ultimately roused and guided by the Master Artist, the Bestower
of such gifts…a resplendent song of intense harmony and sweet,
spiritual mystery of inspiration and co-creation. For Paul, each painting
is an enthralling worship encounter as he communes with his Maker
and surrenders himself to God's leading and governance within his
heart and upon the receptive canvas before him.
Paul
has a deep interest in early Christian symbolism and imagery, particularly
the primal visual elements of the faith…timeless, eternal. With
a similar fascination and absorption, he has spent over a decade as
an avid collector of primitive art, particularly pieces from the tribal
people groups of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Paul has traveled
extensively throughout the emerging world and under-developed nations,
encountering a blistering diversity of cultures, styles and elemental
art forms utilizing basic constructs and bold colors. These experiences,
fused with influences from the American Southwest, his home for over
20 years, have converged to produce a body of work focusing primarily
on primitive Christian iconography within rich, complex layers of
intrepid color schemes.
A
recognized artist with multiple shows at the renowned Museum of Biblical
Art (Biblical Arts Center) in Dallas, Paul is now involved in a major
project that will place his art originals in over 30 countries. Paul's
work has also been featured in churches of multiple denominations;
Christian school and seminary classrooms; and major newspapers/periodicals
around the country.
Paul
is a truly versatile artist with masterworks in oils, acrylics, watercolors,
pastels, ink and various mixed media. He is self-represented and can
be contacted via electronic mail at
studio@paulmyhill.com
To God be the glory…………….
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here to learn more
about the artist's global involvement.
Click
here to learn more about the artist's Statement of Faith
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