Kristen Terrana
La Pieta
April 2008
acrylic on canvas
38"x38"
A modern twist on the famous sculpture, La Pieta, by Michaelangelo.
Many people think of Jesus' crucifixion as one of the greatest acts of sacrifice of all time. The pain and suffering that he went through is nothing less than holy and eternal.

Yet everyday, innocent people in the same area of the world are killed, and no one in this country blinks an eye. Don't they also experience the same pain and suffering? We are taught that they are the "Enemy" but in reality, they are people. And I feel that we need to start practicing what Jesus preached, and act follow actions of peace, not violence. It's ironic that religion causes wars, because most of them condemn violence against others.
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