Me Thinks

 

Here is another piece from an art show I perused this week. Michael Malm titled his piece "Focus on Joy." Christ's joyful expression is what caught my eye, along with the rich colors and lighting. From a statement next to the painting:

"In this image, Malm emphasizes Christ as the source and exemplar of joy. Radiant light behind the Savior's head illuminates His amiable countenance. The light surrounds Jesus's head in a halo form, a traditional Christian symbol of holiness that here seems to underscore His divine power and an aura of hope. Malm painted this image as a Christmas gift for his family.  He wanted to create a focal point in his home that echoed prophetic counsel to center our lives on Christ."