THE WHOLE BIBLE ON CANVAS - HIGHLIGHTS:

The Bible has been, and is, a source of inspiration to artists all through the ages. An incident, a moment or a story that enthralled an artistic mind got transferred into works of art. The following are the great living proofs. Pieta (1499), The Last Judgment (1537-41), the Last Supper (1498) – all is the results of the fine impression The Bible had on creative minds. 

But for Brahma Rangoju, his modest endeavor is the message of the whole Bible – the Word of the Lord which came from the emancipation of humankind.  

In oil on canvas painting (8 ½ ft x 4 ft), the Birth of Christ (1994-1995), Brahma has attempted to depict the message of the Bible, emphasis being on the New Testament, against the backdrop of the Old Testament. You are invited to the guiding star that led the journey of the Magi to the “Word, which became a human being and full of grace and truth and wisdom, lived among us.” Down under Infant Jesus, who looked on the star but saw only the dark red spot of sin, the collective sin of the humankind, for the abolition of which he was sent to the world, was depicted. Who cares for the lamb that came to bear the sins of the world? Mother Mary, the blessed among women who carried the Lamb of God in her womb, was a strong presence in the painting, as well as in the Bible. The death of Jesus on the cross, his resurrection and ascension to glory, and a strong warning to the humankind, reminding them of the dangers that await them, if they return to the rule of darkness which made sinners of us all, are represented on the canvas.

Exhibited in major churches in India and United States of America.

Each exhibition is shaped by people and events..

 INDIA

 1995 - St. John’s Maria Vance church Organization, Hyderabad, India

            Displayed from 1995-1997

            Supported by Rev. Father Julian Studden & Rev. Father Valentine.

 1997 -  St. Mary’s Church, Hyderabad, India

            Displayed from 1997-1998

            Supported by Rev. Father Msgr Julian B & Rev. Father Chinniah.

1998 – Archbishop’s House

            Displayed from 1998-1999

Supported by Most Rev. Arch Bishop Dr. S. Arulappa & Most Rev. Arch Bishop Marampud Joji

 1999-2000 – Third Millennium and Jubilee Year 2000

                     National conference of Catholic Bishops, India

         Painting released by Most Rev. Arch Bishop Henry D’Souza (President)

          Most Rev. Cardinal Simon Pimenta, Mumbai

         Most Rev. Arch Bishop Alan De Lastic (President, CCBI, New Delhi)

         Most Rev. Arch Bishop S. Arulappa (Arch Bishop of Hyderabad)

         In presence of 120 otherArch Bishops, Bishops from various states of India.

         Supported by Rev. Father Lourdu Reddy Y. (Director/Vice Chairman of        

         Amruthavani – Communications Center)

  USA

 2000 – St. Margaret Mary Church, Chicago

            Displayed from 2000-2001 (Christmas to New Year Day)

            Supported By Rev. Father Mark Sorvillo, PHD.

                                   Rev. Father Joseph Thomas

                                   Rev. Father William Corcoran

                                   Rev. Father Nam Dao