At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic I spent a lot of time drawing outdoors in Providence parks. Many people had begun creative projects to cope; my outlet became sidewalk chalk. In these ephemeral murals I drew text from the Bible, stars, and plant patterns, leading with the theme of sorrow mixed with joy. Drawing in the parks helped me to process grief in the company of the public.
"Sorrowful yet always rejoicing,”
2 Corinthians 6:10a
Dexter Park, PVD
March 2020
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way” (Psalm 46:1-2).
Prospect Park, PVD
March 2020
"Love one another." — Jesus
India Point Park, PVD
April 2020
“…your sorrow will turn into joy.” John 16:20
India Point Park, PVD
April 2020
Plane of Stars
Westside, PVD
April 2020
Plane of Stars, detail
Westside, PVD
April 2020
Firegrass
Westside, PVD
May 2020
“…your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10
Renaissance Church parking lot, PVD
July 2020
Dexter Park, PVD
July 2020
gloria dei
Dexter Park, PVD
August 2020
gloria dei, detail
Dexter Park, PVD
August 2020
Heaven + earth
India Point Park, PVD
Sept. 2020
Heaven + Earth, detail
India Point Park, PVD
Sept. 2020
Ephesians 3:14-21
Renaissance Church, PVD
Sept. 2020
Renaissance Church, PVD
Sept. 2020
Espero un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva.
Dexter Park, PVD
Sept. 2020
Espero un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva, detail
Dexter Park, PVD
Sept. 2020