Sanctuary - Original Painting

When our boats are tossed on the rough wild seas of life, we always yearn for the safe harbour of loving arms, a welcome if we are outcast and solid safe ground on which to land. This painting describes that safe ground personified: she is land and safe harbour and the people all at sea are reaching toward her for help. All through the image shine stars of a light that we all remember and toward which we steer our craft. This light can be seen in the sky and the land-spirit's tears, it is on the crests of the waves and surrounding the golden sanctuary at the centre, but most important of all, the light shines at the heart of each person, guiding them when they are most lost and in need of refuge.

Oils on Yew wood.

Rima Staines 2022