Rising light
This series is a response to experiencing the rising light of mornings. Flowing brush strokes, layers of flickering mineral pigments and sometimes silver powder, crushed sparkling glass or finely sifted gold leaf capture the essence of rising shining light.
Anticipating the oncoming light with excitement, the slow-moving glow of dazzling light pulsates with life and hope. Pale gold light reaches upwards for the deep lapis lazuli and azurite sky. The glowing light intensifies reaching the outward spans of the horizon, moving towards me, drawing me in as if to say “Come and enter into this new day.” It is an invitation to living in newness, with freedom, joy and gratitude.
Reflecting on the following biblical scripture directed the work in studio.
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
