In TRANSFIGURATION 2, Anne Reid Artist explores the moment where human form dissolves into light, echoing the biblical transfiguration and the passage from earthly existence into divine presence. Figures, both defined and ethereal, stand at the threshold of change, bathed in warm hues of orange, red, and gold. The interplay of light and shadow suggests movement—an invitation to step beyond the seen into something greater.
The composition features a central luminous figure, distinct from the others, embodying the essence of transformation. The gradient of soft yet fiery colours creates a bridge between physicality and transcendence, evoking both warmth and reverence. The figures appear weightless, as if caught between two dimensions, reinforcing the theme of spiritual elevation.
Anne Reid’s use of abstraction enhances the sense of mystery, allowing each viewer to interpret the journey unfolding. The placement of figures suggests guidance and revelation, reminiscent of encounters where heaven touches earth. This piece is more than an image—it is an experience, prompting reflection on presence, absence, and the unseen forces that shape us.
Through TRANSFIGURATION 2, Reid invites viewers to contemplate the liminal space between the known and the unknown. It is a meditation on transformation, an exploration of divine mystery, and a visual expression of faith in motion.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. ...
Matthew 17:1