Oppression
Racial issues--the cross demonstrates the surrender of honor and power for the sake of the powerless
Canvas: 30” x 40”
Time: Approx. 3 hours
Cost: $1,500
Artist Statement
Romans 3:22-26 (King James Version)—Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
Image: I wanted the male figure represent the oppressed in our culture. Jesus chose to become one with the oppressed. As we embrace the reality that we are forgiven and have been made one with Him in death and resurrection, then we also identify with the oppressed. Therefore the figure represents the oppressed individual, Christ and the Christ follower all at the same time. The effort to be right on politics divides us, but believing that Jesus was faithful unto death on a cross unites us.