Living Water II Painting

This painting is a continuing reflection on the depth of meaning in the Gospel of John 4:10, a larger, more complex exploration of the theme of living water and the transformation that is offered to us. This transformation is suggested by the way the image itself is changed and impacted by abstraction, just as the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of ourselves are spiritually transformed by the miracle of grace. Jesus offers Himself as the living water which makes this transformation possible for us. The painting began as a repeating collage of copies of this Scripture passage, which was then overpainted in transparent layers of acrylic, oil and cold wax, so that the words are woven throughout the composition as a subtle tapestry upon which the image rests. The painting has been given a satin varnish for protection, and hanging hardware is already installed.