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Thanksgiving Basket, acrylic on canvas, 2022
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Bishop Maxim presently sets before us his unique, lavishly festal, Thanksgiv- ing Basket. In verity, this bold, colorful bouquet of fragrant appreciation is an embellished presentation of such de- lectable resplendence—les fruits de la terre, for which humanity offers grati- tude to the Creator of all and in all.
Vested in its glory and splendor, be- yond Solomonic riches, this plentiful harvest offering of such radiant flora and sumptuous, edible delights is a metaphysical rendition of plenty of- fered through the free and laden strokes of the artist’s brush, vivifying the magnificent bounties of the earth.
Through our anointed senses of invit- ing sight and, in anticipation, tantaliz- ing smell, gratifying touch, flavorful taste and the sounds of satisfaction, we come to comprehend how our Lord has truly sealed creation with His beauty and goodness, for which we now offer thanksgiving and worship. — Bishop Irinej