Sea of Faith
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Painted over a layer of vintage papers to give a feeling of depth and texture representing the thought that Faith is textured by the past and faith can sometimes feel lonely and vast. Collaged ship and words from vintage book of poetry. Dover Beach Poem excerpt by Matthew Arnold. I use the verses The Sea of Faith - Listen! - Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. - so beautiful, - Ah, love, let us be true