BIBLEWORDS

This series contains well-known words from the Bible that evoke associations, memories and sometimes strong emotions like: love, grace and eternity. These words have long fascinated and inspired me, and it has been an adventure to immerse myself in them over the last three and a half years, the time it has taken to complete these 23 paintings. I delved into the core meaning of each word and then interacted with it in a direct, spontaneous way in order to give it a contemporary 'body' -I have particularly tried to express the range of emotions evoked by these words, from the dynamic rush of 'resurrection' to the tranquillity found in 'peace'.

The style of these works are symbolic-abtract, for the linear, the plastic and the painterly aspects have symbolic value. I have purposely chosen for centered, restful compositions. The cross is a recurring symbolic form, because biblical imagery is so irrevocably tied to Christ's death.

The painting are all in the format of 80-110cm, in acrylic on plexiglas (perspex). The thick application of sharp, primary colours has been significant: layer upon layer was added, sometimes only to be removed again, whereby the works gained in 'durability'.

 

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 Grace

 
     
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 Blessing