Jesus Carries His Cross and Rides a White Horse

[Jim Janknegt]

I finished two paintings over the weekend. The two paintings actually make up a unit, not exactly a diptyich as they are meant to hang one over the other. The top painting depicts Jesus carrying his cross down a deserted, urban street. The painting is a commentary on how consumerism hinders our acceptance of the suffering and and need for sacrifice in our lives. We prefer convenience, comfort and security, which the several modern icons of consumerism along the cityscape represent.

The bottom painting shows Jesus riding a white horse as he approaches a throne being lowered down by angels. He is followed by a throng of followers as well as fiery angels. The peaceful animals are also approaching from the right. The bottom strip represents the overthrow of the earthly principalities and powers as the same icons are shown broken and defeated, jumbled together.

These paintings are the completion of a commision.

[Katherine Brimberry]

Hi Jim,
Will this be on exhibit any time soon. Stunning work. Would love to see it.
KB