One is reminded of Nietzsche's quote: "He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster.
And, if thou gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee."
We all harbor inner monsters, some of whom are displayed within the underworld pageantries inside this work.
Look, and then observe again. Upon returning, you will assuredly discover more detail in the depths than what was initially perceived.
The Avenging Christ riding furiously upon His Steed, Faithful and True, wields his weapon of war, the sword flashing gold, while his ears emit fire!
Maybe you've heard of the Bellamy Brothers song, "Jesus is Coming And Boy is He Pissed." Seems apropos.
Fantasy castles float in a demur blue sky juxtaposed with a church perhaps, permeated by a threatening and dark atmosphere possessed of a menacing cloud. Horses curious, frolic nearby. An Angel accompanies Adonai.
Peace within Chaos. Chaos within Peace.
Purple Mountains Majesty serves as a hopeful, inspiring backdrop for frantic and naked humans running to they know not what nor to where. Underneath is Modernity, a City of Promises, many false.
Come and see Beyond Good and Evil, if you dare.
"O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him."
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BIOGRAPHY
Myrna C. Williams, also known as Mernie Baker, was born in New York in 1969. She is a Puerto Rican-Irish artist with a deep commitment to understanding and expressing her cultural identity through her work. Mernie holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute (1997) and a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University (2007). Her art blends multiple facets of life, combining cultural, historical, and personal experiences. Mernie's exhibitions span the United States, including notable shows in New York, California, and South Carolina. Her art residency in Ellenville, NY, contributed to her ongoing exploration of identity and societal themes.
Artist Statement
"My paintings are images that combine many different facets of life. Mostly from memory and imagination, I work to understand my culture, history, family, and the world around me. As a half-Puerto Rican and Irish individual, I have always grown amidst the collage of these two nationalities, seeing how they immerse and repel each other. My artwork represents this style of comparison, contrasting human experiences through color variations, 2D flatness, and 3D dimensions. I often use symbolic elements like Jesus and Messydog to evoke a deeper connection with the viewer."
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