Repentance (μετάνοια) empty It took my breath away—this

It took my breath away—this simple point of Joy—against the background of warm wood

14" square shadow box with applique cat

acrylic and foil on wood panel (50

The brush strokes making up the mother flowing to and from the child

dust and shocking Pink to highlight

Repentance (μετάνοια) empty It took my breath away—thisMetanoia or Repentance is an artistic attempt to visualize and capture the Greek Orthodox Christian understanding of repentance as a spiritual battleground, where one's soul contends with the forces of darkness in unseen warfare for salvation. The crimson red background is symbolic of Christ's sacrifice and the intensity of the spiritual struggle.