A Decade Ago, Holy Wars in the Holy Land

 

Friday, August 1, 2014

Holy Wars: Apocalypse in Gaza

Western Civilization has begotten a heritage of icons imbedded in the beliefs of our

ancestors, which many still hold today as truth.  One belief is that the God, of

 Jews, Christians and Muslims alike would one day destroy the evil and establish

 righteousness across the face of the earth, under a Messiah. Historical evidence

 displays that the greatest perpetration of executing the will of this

 dissatisfied, judgmental Deity is by humankind.  The persistence of an

 apocalyptic end to us all haunts our cultural inheritance.  Over a period of years I

 worked on the following work, guided by Medieval Manuscripts, and stories from

 the minds and mouths of Evangelicals of all persuasions.  Theologically

 based heinous acts, blatant as 9/11, ethnic and tribal wars and of civic reactionary

 murders continue to wrack destruction on our world, even while children play and,

 as good, average, productive people try to enjoy and embrace this delicate,

 wonderful life.




The Panels circulate starting L to R, going down in a circle

Panel 1:  The Angel of the Lord (Jehovah, Allah, Jesus/God) sounds the Trumpet

Panel 2:  At Play in the Fields of the Lord

Panel 3:  The Wrath of God

Panel 4:  From Dust Were Ye Made and to Dust Ye Shall Return

The overall size is "Illuminated Panel" (36" x 42")

The Message is simple.  We are tired of holy wars, of Gods fighting Gods and

 humans killing humans.  Kindness, a sense of wonder, and Hope are divine

 acts, and the most human.

Thursday, July 24, 2014



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