ECVA - Elizabeth de Sherbinin - Sacrament and Image

Boone’s Neck - Sacrament of Healing (the Earth)

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size 24" x 36"

Artist Statement: In our world where global warming causes floods, droughts, record heat, and monster storms, our need to care for the earth is much talked about for the good of all our communities. Many of us act in specific ways to reduce our individual impacts upon the earth. The earth itself is a witness to our creator God who created this place we live.

Psalms 19: 3-4 says of creation’s witness to God: "There is no speech, nor are there words, their voice is not heard, yet their voice goes through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world."

This painting of Boone's Neck is one of those witnesses of God's loving hand upon this earth. It is a reminder to look, care for, and treasure the many places on this planet we love or care about. Those places that are harmed need special attention, as the hurt in those places affect all of us. Our caring for the earth created by God was man’s calling from the very beginning. We need God’s help and guidance to do this.

Bio: I have always been interested in art but didn’t start painting until 1995 while living in Clayton, NC where I begin taking art classes. I started with drawing and colored pencil and moved to watercolor. I tried pastels, and acrylics, but finally settled on water-soluble oils. I painted for over 20 years with a wonderful group of ladies, all older, who encouraged and critiqued my work until their age no longer permitted us to paint together. What a gift they all were to me. I have exhibited in many different locations in the Clayton, Raleigh and Wilmington, NC area. I am married, have two adult children, a son in law, and a wonderful granddaughter all who support and encourage me as an artist. www.Elizabethdesherbinin.com is my website for more of my artwork.