"Be still" is a translation of a Hebrew word meaning stop striving, let go, release. While painting this, I was contemplating how God asks us to be still so that we can receive love, peace and guidance. I painted many layers of transparent blues, together with warm earthy desert hues, to create the soothing mood of this abstract painting to go along with the inspiring verse.
Using layers upon layers of acrylic paints, pastels, charcoal, graphite and other media, rich textures and expressive surfaces are created. Through a process of building layers, mark making, erasure and rebuilding, the resulting imagery is often ambiguous, challenging the viewer to find their own meaning and interpretation of the the work.
This is an original one of a kind painting by Judi Bagnato.
This painting is 20" x20" x 1.5" on gallery wrapped canvas. Sides are painted in black for a finished look.
