I have been doing quite a sum of reflecting on the literal and metaphorical interpretations of what’s being said in this painting. As the word ‘reflection’ is defined in terms of “serious thought or consideration,” or “an idea about something one has written down or expressed,” this notion that “God is Evil” is ideally contemplative. God is a masculine term, and to many god is referred to as a masculine identity. In other words, this painting could say “Man is Evil.” Which I agree with on many levels, particularly regarding harm to the environment, casualty of war, government politic, poverty, animal cruelty…add infinitum. Historically war and regional conflict has unprecedented relations to religious indifference. I’ve had the opportunity to talk about this piece with a variety of people, and I like asking them how it would change if instead it read, “Goddess is Evil.” Not much comes in response to that question, I suppose that is one of many ideas radiating from this piece I’ve been reflecting upon. An atheist once responded saying, “the message is to literal,” which is of course an ironic statement.

I’m not using this painting to reflect a personal conviction, though I am aware that being its creator would lead one to believe I have some nihilist predisposition. Not true. Though my understanding of god is not gender specified. In my own words it is best described as the Spirit of Nature. When it is said that, “God is Evil,” there will no doubt be objective response, though it’s merely a suggestion to question at a deeper level, ones emotional, spiritual and religious sensibilities. If you take a look at more of my work, you’ll find I use words often to express notions that metaphorically evoke multiple layers of meaning. I enjoy the arbitrariness of words, and that…