The face ultimately carries the expressive weight of the entire piece, with all the other elements of the composition working harmoniously toward the same goal: a coherent spiritual experience achieved through aesthetic means.
Initially, the face springs forth in a burst of line and emotion. But it takes time for it to distill and laboriously unfold into its final shape.
Samantha , who will be translating the painting into mosaic, asked me what I intended the face to express. Serenity would be at the top of my list. The serenity that comes from total acceptance. FIAT. Serenity as the state in which all conflicting emotions come to rest. Serenity as the attitude brought on by unconditional trust.
The reassuring smile of a mother bringing balance in a child's humors: I am here with you, I will always love you. Do not be afraid.
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