Emblem
Art + reflection by Sofia Rector
Want to start an argument? Ask folks to define a dandelion.
Is it a weed? A flower? An annoyance? Provision? …?
For me, the dandelion is an emblem; an icon of flourishing in the cracks, the in-betweens, the messy middle found at the vertices of polarized opinion. It roots deeply, reaches for the light, blooms brightly, and gives generatively.
In the messy middle spaces, may we abide, deeply rooted and truly radical in the loving truth of Jesus, who came not to uphold one cultural norm against another, but to inaugurate his kingdom, where He reigns as servant.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
SOFIA RECTOR
An artist and writer with a contemplative bent, Sofia Rector seeks to witness and add to the beauty she sees from her home in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. She finds joy whether exploring the outdoors with her husband and son or curling up with a good book, her journal, and a mug of black coffee or tea. Sofia shares her mixed media artwork, written reflections, and glimpses of the everyday beautiful on Instagram. She also sells original artwork and receives commission requests on Etsy.
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