Our Lady of Orlando. 2016 by Stephen B. Whatley
A tribute in pastel created with compassion and prayers by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley, for all those murdered in Orlando, Florida in the early hours of June 12; and their loved ones - to represent the eternal and all encompassing love, mercy, compassion, hope & peace that Christ & His Holy Mother have and offer for all communities in the world.
The artist often feels a 'Divine push' - even urgency - to make such works of prayer; and aside from this tragedy perpetrated by hate, ignorance & insanity, an inspiration in making this work was a postcard of a photograph of a statue of Mary, Queen of The Universe Shrine in Orlando, Florida, touchingly sent to him by his beloved young God-daughter Marianna.
This work of art was also created on the Feast day of St Anthony - Saint of A Thousand Miracles - which the world sorely needs.
Peace: Love will overcome hate - Light out of Darkness.
Pastel on paper
23.4 x 16.5in/59 x42cm
Our Lady of Orlando. 2016 by Stephen B. Whatley
A tribute in pastel created with compassion and prayers by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley, for all those murdered in Orlando, Florida in the early hours of June 12; and their loved ones - to represent the eternal and all encompassing love, mercy, compassion, hope & peace that Christ & His Holy Mother have and offer for all communities in the world.
The artist often feels a 'Divine push' - even urgency - to make such works of prayer; and aside from this tragedy perpetrated by hate, ignorance & insanity, an inspiration in making this work was a postcard of a photograph of a statue of Mary, Queen of The Universe Shrine in Orlando, Florida, touchingly sent to him by his beloved young God-daughter Marianna.
This work of art was also created on the Feast day of St Anthony - Saint of A Thousand Miracles - which the world sorely needs.
Peace: Love will overcome hate - Light out of Darkness.
Pastel on paper
23.4 x 16.5in/59 x42cm