Acrylic on board

Imitation gold leaf 700 x 700 mm

2020

SOLD

This work was shown and sold at Atelier Gallery in Nelson - Stations of the Cross exhibition.

A throng of vulture culture amassed and became the judge and jury. A mass of black marks on the target, Jesus, as they each pointed a finger and spoke out, shouting, “Crucify Him”! There is a sense of darkness, and volatile derision. Each layer and mark in this work has been laid down to express the energy of that moment when Jesus was condemned to death. Layered paintwork that splatters and sweeps in tandem against sharp, realistic imagery, opens up a potential for a narrative to emerge alongside its abstract counterparts. I am interested in inviting the viewer to respond to the work and add their own interpretation, and to move into a deeper dialogue within ourselves and with God about this point of Christ’s passion.

Acrylic on board

Imitation gold leaf  700 x 700 mm

2020

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

I painted this alongside my recent work 'Amass'.

Given the scenario of 'Amass' (when Jesus was condemned to death) my mind was lead down an alternate pathway... thinking about those who find it hard to see Christ's truth and in turn attack him. Even as Christians we experience this, not rejecting him but at times ignoring him... hopefully not too much. Still, Jesus fulfilled his plan and still allowed grace to all those who once rejected him.

Box barriers create pauses amongst the attack like marks...