RESTORATION - 24 x 8 (24 x 16) Diptych
When we choose forgiveness and unconditional love instead of offense and hurt, the chains of rejection begin to break and fall away; restoration begins. We can't change the lies someone may choose to believe, but we can be quick to forgive and extend love regardless of how they treat us.
This diptych, which consists of two 24x8 canvas panels, was inspired by the experience of a broken relationship and the rejection I felt from someone I deeply cared about. I chose to express the emotion of the journey on canvas. I took time to listen; waiting to see where it would lead. As the painting progressed over four years, it went through multiple transformations, as did I. Through the process, I learned that forgiveness and unconditional love are powerful tools which can promote healing.
RESTORATION’S blues and greens represent the new life and peace we can experience as we embrace forgiveness. The chain draped across the top stands for hurt and rejection that breaks apart and falls away. The smaller gold metallic chain across both canvases remains connected as a symbol of forgiveness hopefully resulting in healing and restoration.