THE TRANSFORMING LIGHT THROUGH A VEIL OF TEARS

The transforming light through a veil of tears. Bethlehem 2013

The Transforming Light through a Veil of Tears  installation, is situated in Bethlehem, within an ancient building just off Manger Square and within sight of the Church of the Nativity. 

This commissioned sight-specific work, was inspired by the theme of baptism and the healing, cleansing qualities of water. I paired this with the Biblical concept of the ‘Tears of Mary’, a reminder of the Virgin’s pain in childbirth and the grief of witnessing her son’s death. Her tears are echoed in the area’s pain and suffering today. Through tears can come relief, forgiveness, reconciliation with the past and the promise of new beginnings for the future.

The transforming Light through a Veil of Tears out side view Bethlehem 2013

The transforming light of a veil of tears, inside Bethlehem 2013

The Transforming light through a veil of Tears Bethlehem 2013

The Transforming light through a veil of tears Bethlehem 2013

The Transforming light through a veil of tears detail of tears Bethlehem 2013