Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Inspired by Matt. 27
By Hannah Garrity

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46)

“Pain, fear, and helplessness overwhelm Jesus as he declares, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ In this portrayal of that moment, I was drawn to depict these critically human emotions. This year, I am particularly struggling with how quickly I have moved from Lent to Eastertide in previous years without taking the brokenness of Lent and Jesus' death forward with me after the resurrection. For me, visually, Easter has been full of beauty, joy, and wonder—eclipsing the devastation of Good Friday. Here, I surrounded Jesus' head with a halo of lilies, causing beauty and pain to collide. Painting in oil on canvas, the experience of producing this work was powerful.”

—Hannah Garrity

Museum-quality poster made on thick, durable, matte paper. Unframed artwork will arrive rolled up in a protective tube.

Framing option available.