“Creation’s Marble”
Original Oil Pastel by Ms Bella St John.
Cradled gently in human hands, the swirling orb in “Creation’s Marble” evokes both the fragility and the wonder of our shared world. Rendered in soft oil pastels, the textures suggest not a perfect sphere, but one rich with detail, shadow, and light – echoing the marbled complexity of a living planet.
The hands, warm and protective, represent both creation and care. They ask us to consider the role we play as stewards, artists, and participants in shaping the future of the world we hold. With a cosmic backdrop blending blues, violets, and traces of flame, the image invites reflection on origin, responsibility, and possibility.
More than symbolic, “Creation’s Marble” is a meditation in color and form. It is a quiet call to awe and attentiveness, reminding us that within our grasp lies something infinitely precious.