Acrylic on paper

Signed on the back.

In the beginning, God made the World, and the World was good. Then Man came along. But while that may be a negative viewpoint, there is still hope; the forests, oceans and sky renew and resurrect. Knowing that God first forgave us allows me to experience His World with clarity. Ephesians 4:26 states “…Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”. In this individualistic society, I have learnt forgiveness can be demonstrated, but it often cannot truly be given until we have experienced it ourselves. Once experienced this should encourage us to forgive others-why should this not be shared? There is always a new day. For me, new growth and light has been a symbol of hope; a fresh start, as in so many stories and movies. Forgiveness is like that. In creating this piece, I reflected on the moments after rain when the glow of the sun returns, much like the feeling of taking a breath of air after holding it in anticipation when someone has given their forgiveness. As the natural and human World are so intertwined, the details and layers in the trees and light of my piece are emboldened by the clarity of this new hope. The world cannot be whole without forgiveness. There is still light; we must seek it.