“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” Romans 8:11 ESV
Concept:
This painting continues the narrative with a depiction of redemption and eternal life. The bottom half is a vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers—yellow, white, orange, and pink—with pure white centers. These flowers symbolize the fullness of life and purity through Christ's resurrection. The top half of the painting transitions to white flowers with white centers floating upwards, symbolizing the ascent to eternal life. The overall backdrop of light blue and white waves, with additional white and yellow whisps and circles and yellow stains, symbolizing divine love and grace washing under the scene as God’s love in fulfillment behind the story.
Scriptural Inspiration:
Inspired by the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus chose to submit to the Father's will, leading to His crucifixion and resurrection. The upward movement of the flowers mirrors our own spiritual journey of growth through Christ and echos God’s word “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” Romans 8:11 ESV
Visual Elements:
Bottom: A lush garden with vibrant flowers in yellow, white, orange, and pink, all with white centers representing new life in Christ.
Mid-transition: Gradual lifting of the flowers, symbolizing sanctification, renewal and growth on our journey.
Top: White flowers with white centers floating upwards, against a backdrop of white and light blue waves intertwined with white and yellow whisps and circles and yellow stains, symbolizing eternal life, divine love and grace washing under the scene as God’s love in fulfillment behind the story.
