Night Guardian – mixed media painting

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This original 8 x 10 inch mounted and framed mixed media painting features the divine warrior angel Michael in rust brown and gold tones with metallic silver and gold dot work. The background of this piece is a rich multi-layer exploration of color and texture on heavyweight paper. This angel depiction is an expressive combination of linework and stippling.

To those who testify of angel visitation — they speak of such encounters as bringing them deep peace and encouragement at a time when they needed it most. This piece featuring one the two angels mentioned by name in Scripture is meant to be a symbol of hope in life’s darkest moments. In the wake of this global pandemic, it stands as a reminder that no one is ever truly without God’s love or care.

This mounted and framed work of art arrives ready to hang with certificate of authenticity and artist statement. Dated and signed by the artist on back of piece.

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ARTIST STATEMENT

Our world is one of enchantment — there is an element which eludes our physical senses yet speaks to our souls. It is the mystery of divine dwelling.

Though life may feel nothing more than a random string of events, to discover meaning woven into such occurrences is to encounter the Divine. The challenge comes in trying to hold onto such findings in the face of reason and science. How does one begin to explain a feeling, a vision, a word or a touch that defies logic?

Many persons have had such experiences, but have hidden them deep inside lest they be deemed foolish for believing such miracles can occur. My work in this series is an exploration of the internal battle raging over the adoption of a new perspective on and understanding of the world.

What is the fusion between sacred order and apparent chaos, between spiritual and physical realms? Can we ever share what cannot be explained without receiving reactions of doubt and skepticism?

ENEMY: Stoke the fire, toss in your mysteries and questions, stories of miracles and angels, visions and dreams…
Give up on your all-things-are-possible God, Christian…
Can you not understand just how disenchanted this world really is?
You are a fool…and no one will believe you…
What say you, Christian?
ME: No.

This painting is part of the series, The Battle of Enchantment — an ongoing exploration of some of my personal beliefs around the existence of a spiritual realm, the angels that occupy this space and the divine interaction between it and our world. Each piece begins with color and texture — studies in chaos. I then contemplate and select various images representative of sacred presence and care to balance the randomness of each color study.

Archangel Michael the Warrior — is depicted holding a sword. There is a ribbon woven his hair with ends floating out on either side of the head representative of his constant listening for divine direction.

The clean lines and stylized forms found in Byzantine and Orthodox Christian art inform my work. I combine these with a technique found in Celtic Christian illumination: to outline/fill the space between forms with tiny red dots — a visual indicator of the life-giving Word. I use a dot pattern to likewise add a sense of life and divine energy to my work.

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Additional information

Weight 1 oz
Dimensions 8 × 10 in

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