The Message paraphrase of Roman's 8:1-2 says
"Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death."
When I read this, I picture God's spirit as a multi-colored flash, rushing through us- revealing us in the beauty in which we were created, and bringing order and life even to the chaos. In this painting, I wanted to show God's Spirit not just clearing but redeeming sin and showing us goodness even in the midst of sin and darkness in our lives. I especially wanted to draw attention to the fact our mistakes, even the worst things we've done, are not just redeemable, but really God's specialty. It's here where God's good work shows the most.
Madeleine