Hosea

Often the Old Testament prophets were commanded by God to do bizarre things to get the people's attention: construct toy cities and knock them down, refuse to change their underwear, etc. But perhaps the most bizarre command was that given to Hosea, who was told to marry a prostitute. There is actually some controversy as to whether she was a prostitute when Hosea married her or whether God predicted that she would become one. In any case, Hosea did as he was commanded and his troubled marriage was an example to the people of the breaking of their vows to remain faithful to God.

Hosea (2004) (6 1/2" x 9")

collage and watercolor on canvas and polyurethane