With ALL respect to ALL Religions.

[Obijuan]

Here is some of the pictures I have been working on. I know that some of you think that I'm wrong for using the image of Jesus but the colors and his face brings a amazing sense of everything is ok to the pictures.

From Drop Box

From Drop Box

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[Obijuan]

Sorry about the watermark.

[pjflan7]

It is a very unusual portrayal...but I am not sure what the subject is or what in the shot am I supposed to be looking at......The notion of impaling strawberries along a picture of Jesus who was also impaled naturally draws us in for a comparison of sorts. It is here where I get lost. You are the artist, what was your vision and inspiration in creating this? It is sure to be interesting.

[Obijuan]

Originally Posted by pjflan7

It is a very unusual portrayal...but I am not sure what the subject is or what in the shot am I supposed to be looking at......The notion of impaling strawberries along a picture of Jesus who was also impaled naturally draws us in for a comparison of sorts. It is here where I get lost. You are the artist, what was your vision and inspiration in creating this? It is sure to be interesting.

There are a few things that came to mind. I was raised catholic but I don't practice. The five strawberries for the 5 wounds of Jesus. The actual shape of the fruit is because it looked like a heart. I wanted to show that even in the middle of all suffering he appears to remain calm. I know that the shot might not show the viewer that but I always want to put together anything that comes to mind before is all gone.

Thanks for the comments. What does other people think?

[SemteXX]

Very... disturbing...

[Tenzin'sMom]

Really creative, once again, Juan. The way the strawberries echo the sacred heart is fascinating. I think I like the second one best ..... the colors and softness appeal to me. I find the B&W a little too graphic for my tastes, but that was the one that let me make the strawberry/sacred heart connection even before I read your response to Patrick, so perhaps that might be the one that best communicates your vision. I find these both stimulating and challenging, and I thank you for that.

[Obijuan]

Originally Posted by SemteXX

Very... disturbing...

Thank you so much.

Originally Posted by Tenzin'sMom

Really creative, once again, Juan. The way the strawberries echo the sacred heart is fascinating. I think I like the second one best ..... the colors and softness appeal to me. I find the B&W a little too graphic for my tastes, but that was the one that let me make the strawberry/sacred heart connection even before I read your response to Patrick, so perhaps that might be the one that best communicates your vision. I find these both stimulating and challenging, and I thank you for that.

Thank you very much for your nice comments. I'm waiting for other fruits but they are not in season. Thanks again.