"Still Known"

When people look at Still Known, I want them to first see the shared medium used for the Woman and the cross. The cross holds the word King, and the Woman holds the word Joy, which is both my name and a reminder of what the Sacred Spirit offers. This is a reflection to our reflection of the Divine Image and Christs' identity as Source and Being. The woman depicted is me, but she’s also every created being of Gods', still learning what it means to be seen, held, and led by Spirit.

The sky behind her has a swirly, mystical texture. That technique was new for me and came from a place of curiosity. I wanted it to feel surreal, alive, and to serve as a reminder of spiritual abundance. Blessings are always around us; we just have to be mindful enough to see them. That’s what it means to walk with God. To trust your His pace, even when we don’t know where it’s leading.

This piece captures what it feels like to be in that still, quiet space where you finally feel God clearly. The verses in the background are softly rendered purposefully. They’re reminders that She is always near. That if you stay close, if you keep walking, everything will come together the way it’s supposed to, always.

Showing my need to be known by God is not always easy to admit. I struggle sometimes with being consistent in that truth. But this painting reminds me of where I want to live spiritually. It helps me return to that place when life gets noisy. I don’t think art should be afraid to make people uncomfortable. That’s not a bad thing. If something in you shifts when you look at this, sit with that feeling. Ask yourself why. Art is supposed to move us. That movement is where growth starts. Diversity among God’s children is normal; it’s always been that way. We don’t have to prove it. We just have to look around. We are already the art. The proof is in the creation itself. Nature proclaims the work of our God!