Psalm 119

From A to Z (2012) (12" x 12")

acrylic and collage on canvas

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, but it basically contains 22 separate psalms, each beginning with a subsequent letter in the Hebrew alphabet. In addition to this literary device, each of the 22 psalms contains 8 verses in which a different synonym for the word "law" is utilized.  Thus, the overall effect is to cover the entire range of meanings and implications of God's law from A to Z.

The picture above attempts to capture visually the literary structure of Psalm 119, including the occurrences of the specific synonyms, represented by differently colored ovals.