ALL CREATION IS GROANING 2011 Alcohol Ink
My inspiration often comes from experience and compassion. My art sometimes brings a visual solution to a perceived spiritual problem. It is that process of mainfesting various thoughts, observations, criticisms, and/or statements into the realm of the seen that is my voice.
For this particular piece, I was taking a 10 day respite in the country. I had driven about 45 minutes from where I was staying to take a hike. While just about to reach my destination it began to violently rain. I sat in my car for about an hour waiting for it to pass. During this time, I observed the droplets running down the windows. They were so fluid and full of emotion. There was a sadness to this storm though. I envisioned that this was the earthly reaction to all the sadness in the land. This perceived sadness and the drive to document it was the force behind this piece.
However, this is not a sad piece. It is a call to action. If we know the all of creation is groaning, then we can do something to help alleviate that sorrow!
