Holy Wars: Apocalypse in Gaza

    Western Civilization has begotten a heritage of icons imbeded in the beliefs of our ancestors, which many still hold today as truth.  One belief is that the God, of Jews, Christians and Muslims alike would one day destroy the evil and establish righteousness across the face of the earth, under a Messiah. Historical evidence displays that the greatest perpetration of executing the will of this dissatisfied, judgmental Deity is by humankind.  The persistence of an apocalyptic end to us all haunts our cultural inheritance.  Over a period of years I worked on the following work, guided by Medieval Manuscripts, and stories from the minds and mouths of Evangelicals of all persuasions.  Theologically based heinous acts, blatant as 9/11, ethnic and tribal wars and of civic reactionary murders continue to wrack destruction on our world, even while children play and, as good, average, productive people try to enjoy and embrace this delicate, wonderful life.

Panel 1:  The Angel of the Lord (Jehovah, Allah, Jesus/God) sounds the Trumpet

Panel 2:  At Play in the Fields of the Lord

Panel 3:  The Wrath of God

Panel 4:  From Dust Were Ye Made and to Dust Ye Shall Return

The Work as and "Illuminated Panel" (36" x 42")

The Message is simple.  We are tired of holy wars, of Gods fighting Gods and humans killing humans.  Kindness, a sense of wonder, and Hope are divine acts, and the most human.