In Lord of Life 5, Anne Reid Artist captures the interplay between light, form, and spiritual symbolism. The painting is anchored by a golden expanse that radiates warmth, juxtaposed against cooler hues of blue and green. This striking contrast suggests the meeting of heaven and earth, a liminal space where revelation unfolds. The transition between colours is seamless, creating a sense of movement and mystery.

At the heart of the composition, a bridge arches into the distance, leading the viewer’s eye toward a threshold. This symbolic structure, softened by abstraction, hints at passage and transition—crossing from one state of being to another. A small solitary figure stands before the bridge, adding a human element to the vastness. The scale reinforces themes of humility, reverence, and the invitation to step forward into the unknown.

Clusters of vibrant purple and green emerge organically from the canvas, possibly representing the flourishing of life amid transition. The expressive brushwork suggests divine orchestration, an unseen force shaping the scene with intention. The painting’s ethereal quality encourages contemplation, evoking biblical themes of crossing over, renewal, and the divine presence guiding humanity.

Through its abstract expressionist approach, Lord of Life 5 becomes more than an image—it is an invitation to reflect on faith, transformation, and the beauty found in surrendering to the journey ahead.

22 Peter continued, “People of Israel, listen to the facts. Jesus, the Victorious, was a Man on a divine mission whose authority was clearly proven. For you know how God performed many powerful miracles, signs, and wonders through him. 23 This Man’s destiny was prearranged, for God knew that Jesus would be handed over to you to be crucified and that you would execute him on a cross by the hands of lawless men. Yet it was all part of his predetermined plan. 24 God destroyed the cords of death and raised him up, because it was impossible for death’s power to hold him prisoner. 25 This is the very thing David prophesied about him:

‘I continually see the Lord in front of me.
    He’s at my right hand, and I am never shaken.
26 No wonder my heart is glad and my glory celebrates!
    My mouth is filled with his praises,
    and I have hope that my body will live
27 because you will not leave my soul among the dead,
    nor will you allow your sacred one to experience decay.
28 For you have revealed to me the pathways to life,
    and seeing your face fills me with euphoria!’

29 “My fellow Jews, I can tell you there is no doubt that our noted patriarch has both died and been buried in his tomb, which remains to this day. So you can see that he was not referring to himself with those words. 30 But as a prophet, he knew God’s faithful promise, made with God’s unbreakable oath, that one of his descendants would take his throne. 31 So when peering into the future, David prophesied of the Messiah’s resurrection. And God revealed to him that the Messiah would not be abandoned to the realm of death, nor would his body experience decay.

32 “Can’t you see it? God has resurrected Jesus, and we all have seen him!

Acts 2:22-32, The Passion Translation