Our pilgrimage theme for Burning Brush 2006 was based on C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce. Each artist represented here created an original art piece inspired by a scene depicted in The Great Divorce.

As he explains in the Preface, C.S. Lewis wrote The Great Divorce to combat the notion that heaven and hell can ever be reconciled. He argues that reality presents us with strict either-or alternatives—we cannot choose both heaven and hell, or choose the good and keep evil. All roads do not lead to heaven.

In a dream, the author takes a bus excursion from the Grey City (hell) to the outskirts of heaven. Encounters with fellow passengers and heavenly beings reveal truths about the consequences of every-day choices.

Originally, the art work was set up in stations placed around the Cornerstone Festival grounds, where attendees could view the art, read a portion of the book, and meditate on Lewis’ deep truths. Here we have recreated the experience in an online format. May you be blessed on your journey!