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2024
Acrylic and charcoal on toned canvas
24 x 36 in
“On the Cross” is a work that embodies the complete act of the cross — the profound anguish and supernatural resonance of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. The composition is anchored by the stark verticality of the crucified Christ, whose anguished figure is drawn on a separate foam board, evoking a sense of importance. Surrounding Him, a chaotic interplay of light and shadow casts the three women, soldiers, and other onlookers into a chiaroscuro of both fear and indifference, the weight of the moment also palpable in their gestures.
The depth of texture and detail invites viewers to linger, discovering subtle nuances, such as the devil behind one of the soldiers, a heat shape in the sky, and the storm-laden sky that seems to echo the turmoil of the scene. This work serves as a remembrance of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, and what He needed to endure for our salvation.