THE WONDER OF IT ALL – Dolphins universe animals birds
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THE WONDER OF IT ALL – The Logic of God despite Covid-19 Dolphins universe animals birds
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THE PROVERB
Who can compare?
The logic of God
A marvel
Who can comprehend?
Opinions waver
Only one truth
Visions beyond time
The future or the past
Extraordinary
The first man talks
Animals flourish
Thanx
God
I’m flabbergasted
Who can compare?
The logic of God
His idea
THE STORY
Look past the current climate change narrative of hopeless fear, and doom, into another magnificent realm.
Take a look at Ningaloo Reef on the Coral Coast in West Australia, the place where the story of this painting started.
“The Wonder of it all in the Logic of God” is inexhaustible, a feast statement regarding all He gives us to play with, and enjoy. For instance, you may look at anything in the universe including all that is on earth, and still find something new to be in awe of. Knowledge is inexhaustible. This is a God’s Idea.
I have no idea how many protein molecules are in dinosaurs’ bones, a road runner’s left eye, or an eagle feather! Do you know? There is so, so much to learn and everyone I know has all the spiritual eternity to discover knowledge without end.
Read this word from the most important book ever written on earth. “Everything was created through him; nothing—not one thing!— came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and its Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out”. John 1:3-5 The Message Bible
I have experienced this Life-Light and inside this painting, are numerous personified muses coming as the result of my questioning life and its meaning. This humble painting cannot do justice to what I have seen, heard, and discovered.
These are 4 muses echoing my search. “Before the beginning began“, “Where are you God to speak to without treason“, “All kissed by a lover’s hand“, and “Billy tea and God“.
The dove – and The Animal Kingdom
The painted Dove is my best attempt to depict a supernatural/spiritual element of the Holy Spirit’s visibility in the physical world. He also represents a universal symbol of peace brooding over what He made. It is to be fearlessly enjoyed.
Symbolically, He watches over all He was an equal and responsible partner in making. He enjoys the pleasure of what they created from the world beyond, a spiritual realm outside the universe.
The Holy Spirit of peace shares His pleasure with whoever wants to understand. That is my deep conviction in “The Wonder of it all – The logic of Gods” metaphor. God created it all from nothing where He could have initiated the process with a controlled big bang! Who knows? I don’t, because I was not there when it started but He has opened the eyes of my spirit to experience this mystery.
Stop, look, and listen
The animal kingdom tells us something.
There is a mystery pointing to someone greater than ourselves. Every species is unique in its purpose and function. Their biological similarities and differences, colors, modes of transport, reproduction, diet, and limitations all point to many amazing marvels on the planet.
Think of how we have emulated flight, armature, robotics, chemical cures, and communication skills through observing the animal kingdom.
Our privilege
How truly privileged are we to be alive in this generation?
Every generation has gazed upon the wonders of the universe and awed at its majesty with answered and unanswered questions.
This generation now has the advantage of utilizing modern technology in our quest for answers. Technology and science have built a bridge between the wonders and realities of the universe and we constantly make new and exciting discoveries. Modern innovation has allowed us to take monumental steps which would have been impossible fifty years ago.
The Manufacturer and some questions
For a long time, I had no peace or deep conviction that what I believed was right. I had nothing to measure my thoughts with. If a manufacturer (God) existed, “Why the heck didn’t he talk to me?” If he existed why do division and hatred breed in this world? Why could he not stop death and extinction in the animal kingdom? Where did all this magnificence come from that many of us have so wilfully and ignorantly abused?
Every species is unique in its purpose and function. Their biological similarities and differences, colors, modes of transport, reproduction and sex life, diet, and limitations all point to amazing marvels on this planet.
Whether you like it or not, together, we all spin on our earth’s axis around the sun in a vast universe. Personally, I like it and I think God likes that I like what He made. The animal kingdom spinning with us through the age, beyond comprehension, is another cause for marvel.
Who is the manufacturer? Did He influence, did He make the universe, or did He step back and let it guide itself? Was He Supernatural, Spiritual, Personal, and Eternal? Did he make all this wonder or are we products of science and a big bang without personality?
Seeking answers to these questions led to many God moments, and out-of-body experiences (without drugs) pointing to the metaphor and vision for “The Wonder of it all”.
Good wins over neglect
Today’s painting testifies to the revelation that goodwill inevitably triumphs over mismanagement.
I am not afraid of the foundations of the earth failing us, of Climate change, running out of resources, pandemics, natural disasters, or wars. He has shown me the good, bad, and ugly cycle has its completion in Him.
“The Wonder of it all” reflects a small portion of its beauty and majesty before its restoration when He returns. The new installment will be greater than now and the mystery is, all creation is looking forward to that day.
Check this story about Ningaloo Reef and how responsible management protects a great environment.
To add a little insight into the save the planet metaphor
The chrome hex nuts on the installation frame came from discarded vehicle parts in a wrecker’s yard.
The nuts had traveled many kilometers on a transport vehicle only to be rejected as buried underfoot rubbish in the soil of the auto wreckers’ dirty dismantling yard. That is until the silver sparkle caught my attention as if it was saying, “Take us to your studio and redeem our lives on your new paintings installation frame”. I paid the $1nz redemption fee for you to enjoy the new life story.
With such little imagination, I made something new from something deemed as pollution.
That metaphor in this story is, “Nothing has to be wasted … waste not, want not”.
The animal kingdom stars are
Sparrow – Pelican – Wedge-tailed Eagle – Pteranodon – Flying reptile – Macaw – Sea eagle – Red-tailed black cockatoo – Dove – Gannet – White pointer shark – Boulanger Island Indian Ocean West Australia – Arabian horse – Pukeko and Pukeko chicks – Koala bear – Kangaroo – Lion – Roadrunner – Mallard duck – Giraffe – Langur monkey – African elephant – Emu and emu chicks – Wombat – Brachiosaurus – Crocodile – Bottlenose dolphin – Kiribati bonefish – Electric eel – Manta-Ray – Kiribati Sea urchin – Kiwi, Panda Bear, and Pink Flamingo
My free-fall tandem skydive in West Australia had a major influence on the painting
A note for the skeptics
To address the self-appointed, well-intentioned critic’s conversation a friend overheard at “The Wonders” first public display, this painting was not photocopied, inkjet printed on canvas, and painted over.
It was brushed and finger-painted for many hours with professional oils onto gesso-primed fine linen archival canvas. It was a labor of love. You will see its progression in the gallery’s images.
STATUS and MATERIALS
ORIGINAL FOR SALE * Bid or tender for the original artwork. All offers are considered around $120,000. On the easel unframed size 1200mm x 1200mm. Framed size approx. 1400mm x 1400mm.
Painted with professional oils on fine-weave, gesso-primed cotton canvas. The canvas is stretched on New Zealand pine and protected with brushed dammar varnish.
* Original and Limited Edition reproductions are supplied with Provenance, coded Authentication of Sale Certificate, and maintenance/care information.
15 LIMITED EDITION “ACRYLIC ENHANCED” CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS
The full size 1200 x 1200 (same as original) on stretch mounted archival canvas price starts from $2500 inc GST
A master acrylic artist will digitally recreate the original painting and use hand-painted brushstrokes to replicate the original painting.
75 LIMITED EDITIONS CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS *
Unframed sizes | 960 x short side – $960 | 650 x short side – $650
Printed on long-life archival canvas. 8 color giclee printed on fine art archival paper or archival linen canvas and acrylic enhanced. Protected with 2 coats of UV archival spray.
* Stretch-mounted and framed reproductions will incur added charges and freight.
OPEN EDITION POSTER ART PRINTS *
Unframed sizes | 594 x short side – $120
* Posters printed on fine art papers and treated with two coats of UV archival protection spray.
PROCESS
Painted on fine-weave, gesso primed long-life cotton canvas. Stretch mounted proud and framed on brushed aluminum sign ply with brushed dammar varnish protection.
FASHION and PRODUCTS
Images from “The Wonder of it all” is planned to be exhibited on Women’s Fashions through Vida and multiple product lines at Fine Art America.
SHIPPING
- Includes insurance and package/handling fees.
- The Original and Limited Edition reproductions ship with the Provenance coded Authentication of Sale Certificate and maintenance information.
- Poster art prints ship in insured tubes.
AWARDS
2020 – A runner-up, Artavita International USA digital online contest during the Covid-19 lockdown.
“The Logic of God without the virus – The Wonder in it all”
2020 – Runner up ARTIVITA USA – Thought-provoking and compelling artwork virtual exhibition. Thomas Tunberg
2020 – Fine Art America chose “The Logic of God without the virus – The Wonder in it all” to be “SHOWCASED” at the top of the Home Page in the “Bedroom Art Gallery” group.
