In the Abyss

Technique & Style

Figurative, Paper

Figures

None

Symbols

boat, ocean, reef, water

Notes

Artist Statement: "The third work: "Emerging" based on verse 7 of Ether 6: "When they were buried in the abyss, there was no water to harm them, (...) when many waters enveloped them, they cried out to the Lord, and he drew them into the abyss. water to harm them, (...) when the many waters enveloped them, they prayed to the Lord, and he drew them back to the surface of the waters". again to the surface of the waters". I sketched it as a set of geometric figures in dialogue within a large circle, which I was gaining in the process of creating organic forms typical of marine flora. Above is the boat, which has just risen, crossing that large inverted triangle right in the center of the work that symbolizes the power of God. The dots that protrude very faintly are to suggest the movement of the ship emerging to the surface. In verse 10 it says: "and no monster of the sea could tear them to pieces, neither could any whale hurt them". Going through my own journey I recognize my temporary struggles with my own monsters, those of my mind above all, that many times submerge me in anxiety or deep anguish, I can see in the distance the arm of the Lord, his tender mercy as I am strengthened and protected."