Risen
$640.00
Through “Risen,” The GYPSY conveys a message of faith, love, and salvation, capturing the essence of Easter and inviting viewers to reflect on the enduring significance of Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection.
Description
“Risen” is a poignant and deeply personal faith-based acrylic painting crafted by Romani-American artist J.A. George, known as The GYPSY. This work of art reflects The GYPSY’s profound spiritual journey and renewal of faith, sparked by experiences at Topeka Bible Church and a desire to contribute to their Easter Program.
The inspiration for “Risen” came as The GYPSY and his wife Raychel participated in constructing the tomb for the Easter Program’s stations of the cross. This involvement stirred a desire within The GYPSY to visually capture the pivotal moment of the empty tomb, a powerful symbol of resurrection and hope in Christian theology.
Despite carrying this artistic vision within him for four years, The GYPSY struggled to find the right inspiration until a pivotal moment while watching “The Chosen,” a series depicting the life of Jesus. A scene between Jesus and John discussing the creation story in Genesis ignited a creative spark within The GYPSY, leading him to conceptualize “Risen” as a representation of bringing light into darkness, rather than light from darkness.
Commencing the painting on Easter Sunday 2024, The GYPSY imbued “Risen” with profound meaning. Beyond depicting Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection, the painting serves as a testament to the transformative power of Christ’s love, forgiveness, and light in a world often shrouded in darkness.
In addition to its artistic expression, “Risen” is intended as a personal testimony of The GYPSY’s unwavering faith in the Risen Savior and the promise of eternal life. By sharing his belief through this painting, The GYPSY invites others to contemplate the profound message of resurrection and to embrace the hope and redemption offered by Jesus Christ.
Through “Risen,” The GYPSY conveys a message of faith, love, and salvation, capturing the essence of Easter and inviting viewers to reflect on the enduring significance of Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection. This painting stands as a visual proclamation of The GYPSY’s journey of faith and a beacon of hope for all who encounter it.
Ten percent of All Proceeds From This Artwork Goes To Support Topeka Bible Church whose mission work helps to improve the lives of people worldwide. Find out more at www.discovertbc.com/
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