This painting has been part of an exhibition called 'Light In Darkness' at Foxhill House, an Anglican Retreat Centre in Cheshire and measure 150cm by 100 cm.
This painting alongside the others in the exhibition were born out of prayer for people who were in pain and despair. Through a number of hurting situations ranging from those close to home to chance meetings with strangers, I have felt in my being a painful empathy. As I've been moved, I've responded through the only way I know: Painting. The brush has become my weapon for prayers and as I have painted abstract forms and playfully allowed the paint to flow and create new patterns, my despair has turned to hope. The light breaking through the dark depths I have felt. It hasn't been a cathartic experience, rather an intercessory one. Within this painting process, I have been strengthened by meditating on scripture.
This painting is a declaration, a prayer for light to break into darkness. The bible describes light breaking in like this: 'The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them the light has shined.' (Isaiah chapter 9)
It's created using mixed media, pastels, powder paint, acrylic, lots of water, inks and varnishes to create a textures abstract painting!
You can find out more about the thinking behind these paintings by watching this short film:
It still is being exhibited there, but the exhibition comes to an end of April. You can purchase this painting now for delivery or collection at the end of April/ early May.
To have a look at the paintings in situ please do look at this short film to give you an idea of the sizes. Some of the paintings have sold already.