Holy Icon

"The Gold Country Miner Coming Out of the Mine", acrylic on canvas, 16x20, Bishop Maxim, 2022

I admire the expression of the Californian red man, who is young, dynamic, and fighting with his destiny. The contrast between red and blue and the cave is impressive, while the colors of the colorful land are captivating. The much-loved Moon with the orange crescent is very original. This miner is the heart of the earth that beats deep within it and churns its blood; in terms of the earth, we call it "lava" (when it comes out as a volcano) and "magma" when it is hidden in the depths. - Stamatis Skliris