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In commemoration of this day, Friday, the 20th of April 2001; the ground breaking of Evansville's new Senior High School, I have chosen the piece entitled Servanthood. Servanthood; A foot washing basin and pitcher created from stoneware clay is a venerable utilitarian ware that was commonly used to wash the feet of visitors coming in to the homes in the ancient Middle East. The washing of feet was done by a servant of the home and was the most humble of chores a servant would do through out the day; it was expected and done without complaint.
The foot washing would do two things: first it was a sanitary issue, as often visitors had traveled long distances on dirt roads with only sandals on their feet and their feet would be coated with dirt from the roads. Second, it would bring comfort to the visitor whose feet would be sore from the traveling and allow them to relax and be refreshed form the long trip.
The washing of the feet symbolic of service and humility; two virtues that apply to many parts of life; government, citizenship, neighborliness and one of life's noblest activities; education. We, as a community are called to serve each other with humility; it is expected of us as politicians, citizens, neighbors, parents, children, students and teachers.
This gesture of the foot washing set, Servanthood; a gift to the students and teachers at Evansville High School; our community, is a reminder that we are all students and to foster willingness to serve with humility out of love for one another.
Matthias James
Matthias James won an award of
excellence at the Marshfield Art Show in Marshfield, Wisconsin on Sunday May 13,
2001. A cash award was given. This award was given to artists who
have been selected based on judging of creativity, aesthetics, and originality.
My resume to date:
1995 The Eugene Johnson Award, for most aspiring artist
in ceramics.
(Bethel College MN)
1997- Undergraduate in Creative Writing
(Bethel College MN)
1997 to present - Studio Potter
2000 First Place in Ceramics, Spring Green Arts & Craft Fair, WI
2000 Purchase Award, Spring Green Arts & Craft Fair, WI
2000 & 2002 First Place in Ceramics, Artstreet Green Bay, WI
2000, 2001, & 2002 First Place in Ceramics, Marshfield Art Fair, WI
2002 Best Ceramics, Clinton, Iowa
2002 First Place Ceramics, Galena, Illinois
2003 Merit Award Ceramics- Wausau Festival of the Arts, Wausau WI
2003 First Place Ceramics -Art Fair Off the Square, Madison WI