"Transcendent Threads: Exploring Nuances of Jesus in the 21st Century"

This series delves into the nuanced representation of Jesus— a timeless and transformative figure whose resonance extends across cultures, ideologies and individual lives. 

 

The palette of my artistic expressions is a reflection of the diverse hues that colour the 21st-century perception of Jesus. From the deeply traditional to the boldly contemporary, I navigate the spectrum of interpretations that emerge in response to the evolving socio-cultural landscape. In doing so, I seek to capture the complexities inherent in reimagining an ancient icon within the context of our rapidly changing global society.

 

The canvas becomes a visual narrative where the sacred and the secular converge, offering a reflection of the diverse ways in which Jesus continues to impact and inspire.

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Owen Barfield once said “The trouble with insects is that they are like French Locomotives, they have the works on the outside.” This series is a mechanical footprint in both its production and the philosophical stance in which it supports. The face of Jesus intends to challenge conventional portraiture through technological and contemporary artistry. I strive to create a body of work that highlights Jesus’ notion of acceptance and peace. On one hand we are told, by the orthodox Christian, to embrace mercy by accepting God’s sovereignty, yet on the other, we have become socially conditioned to seek acceptance through personal performance and outward works. My intention is to adapt to the intrinsic affirmation that presents itself through acceptance as a singularity, thus rejecting my own efforts throughout its process. ‘Life degenerating into mechanism’. 

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