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Cheerful

The Parting Fray

The Parting Fray

Materials

Ceramic & Porcelain

Dimensions

1x1M

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Inspiration: Parting of the Red Sea/Charge of the Light Brigade

Artist: Cheerful

Description

This wall mounted parting wave tile is rendered in blue and white ceramic and porcelain, measuring an impressive 1meter square.  Drawing inspiration from the story in Exodus 14, when Moses raised his hands and God blew an eastern wind over the Red Sea, separating it and making the ground dry.  This artwork captures the awe-inspiring moment when the waters begin part to stand tall like towering pillars, allowing the faithful to traverse the miraculous path revealed for them.

The intricate details of the swirling waves, mixing blue and white churning froth and deep together, remind us of the Almighty's remarkable ability to intervene in the course of nature or disaster. Like Tennyson's brave declaration, we must go once more into the fray of life.  But, see rather how every wave is uniquely tempered, softened to carry instead the gentle essence of faith made manifest, replacing mortal doom with divine promise.  The artist, through this unique one of its kind original piece is reminding us to hold unwavering trust and belief in the Creator's plan for our wellbeing, despite every human circumstance.  Changing what would terrify into an echo of the eternal truth of God's guidance, protection, and boundless love. 

About the Artists

Cheerful

Cheerful is a Christian collective working in mixed media, largely based in Ireland & the UK. These artists prefer to remain anonymous under the umbrella of the collective name 'Cheerful'. Cheerful produce a large variety of art styles, from traditional fine art to digital multimedia pieces, including projection mapping, AR & VR. This is reflected in their reimagining of many prominent traditional visual art styles, and era's, remixed with more contemporary media, art styles, or using bold interpretations.