Ex Nihilo (G1)

Inspired by the creation account in Genesis 1:1-2:4. The title Ex Nihilo is Latin for “out of nothing” this word for creation is unique to God’s creating the universe and everything in it out of nothing.

This painting contains many symbolic details. The dimension of each square (12 x 12) represents a 24-day cycle. The solid matt black background representing the nothingness prior to creation. The cutout section represents rest on the 7th day.

This large 3D painting contains many symbolic details. For example, each square is 12 x 12 each representing a full 24 days in the days of creation. The background is a solid matt black representing the nothingness prior to creation, it is also textured representing the “darkness so thick you can feel it”. Day seventh day represents the “rest” from creation therefore it is represented here by a cutout section behind it is a reflective surface so that someone looking in would see their own reflection, symbolically because we are created in His image.

Process: Each day was created by combining digital manipulation of images created in that day, layered with scans of hand-painted spatters. The final images were then printed onto a high-quality canvas, vacuum adhered onto wood panels then I added texture with medium paste and acrylic beads. Each square is attacked floating onto the back panel.