This month we launched our first SSCP (Set Sail Creative Project). A chance for artists and creators of all kinds to contribute artwork based on the same theme. A kind of big, online collaboration. With it being December, we decided to choose ‘Advent’ as our theme. And the Bible passage of Isaiah 9:6-7 was chosen.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”
We’ve had a huge variety of submissions posted and it’s been amazing to say this theme interpreted in so many beautiful ways. Here are the contributions:
The first piece is a series of colourful typographic pieces by Tonyong Preechavutinant (@craftedbyhim), a Graphic Designer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Creative journaling by Jussi (@_its.just.ine)
Close-up of Illustration by Jussi (@_its.just.ine)
Artwork by Anamarie Velásquez Pérez (@anamarievp) from Guatemala.
Hand-drawn type from Inna Francesca Rosalado (@x.inori) in the Philippines.
Hand-lettering by Phoebe (@ph.leettering) from Kuala Lumpur. “These names that were given to Jesus bring so much meaning and perfectly describes who He is. He brings us hope and peace to our fallen world.”
‘Everlasting Father’ design by our own Jonathan Ogden (@jogdenuk).
Interactive piece
This lettering by Emily Law also includes an interactive element, clicking each of the names will bring up facts on each name, including Hebrew translations and number of appearances in both the old and new testament. Click below to see it!
Light Of The World by Kendra Caniggia (@k.caniggia)
Poster design by Gabriela Palma (@gabby_palma01)
A Photoshop collage by Kathrin (@kathrinbrindraws) from Glasgow UK.
Illustration by Olivia Hayes (@liv_c_h)
Illustration by Josanne Naomi (@written_paint)
Video Collage
Rich Wells creates brilliant moving video collages using cut and paste imagery. He describes this one as ‘An ‘alternativity’ Christmas card from me to you. May you find hope in unexpected places.’ Click the image to see the video on Instagram.
A short film by Lizzy Grace.
Songs
We also had a great selection of songs written and sent in through our Discord server. For some it was their first time writing and producing a full song! So many wonderful interpretations of the passage.
