What happens when one uses the act of painting as a vehicle for prayer and meditation? I have explored this question through the creation of my body of abstract work. Each canvas was “birthed,” through the act of prayer, listening, meditation and guidance from the Spirit. I have always had a love for stained glass and large canvases. As a child of the ’60’s I grew up as a Catholic in a small town in the northwest corner of Connecticut called “Norfolk.” The hope of integration, woman’s liberation and civil rights was part of my formation. While it was difficult being the only Black girl/child in the school, I always found solace escaping through the stain glass windows of my church. This opened my heart to the power of listening to God speak to me through sacred art. Over time, I have grown to believe the soul needs modern vehicles for contemplation and it is my hope each piece I have created serves as a tool for viewers to get in touch with what God is saying to them through each painting. I have been influenced by conceptual artists who enjoy the energy that comes from moving colors from one place to another. The Dutch painter Piet Mondrian has intuitively influenced this collection because of his use of geometric symbols and use of strong color. There is a mystical nature to each composition as I believe the spiritual energy of “the cross” directs each piece. It is my hope viewers will engage the work with an open mind and heart — that the message for them in this moment becomes clear.