Sacred Gathering

"Sacred Gathering" a 24" x 24" oil on canvas invites you into a moment dense with presence and quiet intensity—the Last Supper, reimagined with care and deliberate detail. At its heart stands a central figure, robed in white and red, bathed in a soft, glowing light that marks both spiritual significance and human vulnerability. Surrounding this figure, eleven men engage in conversation and reflection, their varied expressions capturing a complex web of connection, doubt, and contemplation.

My intention with Sacred Gathering was to create a composition where reverence and intimacy coexist, where the sacred feels tangible rather than distant. The figures are not statuesque icons but individuals caught in a shared moment of tension and hope. The radiant light above the central figure does not overwhelm but gently guides the viewer’s focus, underscoring a presence that invites reflection rather than demands it.

In bringing this scene to life, I approached the process with a commitment to nuance—balancing the vividness of color and fine detail with the emotional weight the subject carries. The gesture of each man, the interplay of shadow and illumination, all contribute to an atmosphere that is both grounded and transcendent.

Sacred Gathering is more than a depiction; it’s an invitation to witness the profound complexity of faith, friendship, and transformation—the quiet gathering before a pivotal moment. I hope this work offers space for contemplation on connection, trust, and the sacred threads that bind us in our shared humanity.