Three Crosses

While I have a bit of experience drawing and with markers; in fact my very first painting also incorporated markers - this was the real attempt at mixing the main medium of painting with markers. Markers allow for more delicate detail work and it is a medium that allows for great precision. The painting has several layers, each hiding its own secrets and most of these layers are visible on the surface. The motif of the painting is biblical, of course, referencing the crucifixion of Christ. When Jesus of Nazareth was crucified he was put between two criminals at the place called Skull. One of the criminals hanging there insulted Christ proclaiming "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and save us!" but the other criminal told the first one off, "Don't you fear God? We got what we deserve but this man has done nothing wrong" after which he asked Jesus to remember him when he was to enter his kingdom. Jesus turned to him and said: "I promise you that you will be with me in paradise". The third bar on the orthodox cross is a symbolic representation of this story, and symbolises the right and left-hand paths and our own choice to do good or do bad. The story is a powerful testimony that despite our wrongdoing and conviction, in the end, the choice is still ours.