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The Mother of Jesus, Mary: She Taught Him He Was A Light to the Gentiles Original Painting
Contemporary style mixed media painting of Mary and Jesus. Acrylic paint, collage papers, and copper color leaf on paper. Finished with a UV protective varnish. Framed 11x14" mixed media painting on paper.
This painting is currently on display and available for purchase at ArtRat Gallery in Grand Rapids, MI, through January 16, 2025.
ARTIST'S NOTES
From Mary's perspective, the account of Simeon prophesying over Jesus in the temple is a profound moment of revelation. Simeon, a righteous and devout man, takes her infant son in his arms and prophesies, “...my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” How might Mary have prepared her son for his mission?
This print captures the richness of the original painting, which I created using multiple layers of materials, including acrylic paint s in rich greens, golds, and reds, pen, torn pages of music and scripture, gold pen, and gold leaf.
-Kat Kallen
