Artist

S. L. Yang

Artist bio

Dr. S. L. Yang is an engineer and artist. Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California. Her artwork covers a wide variety of concepts and themes ranging from still life to abstract impressionism and is inspired by God – from His character to His beautiful creations. She desires that her artwork brings hope, love, joy, comfort, peace, and inspiration to others. Dr. Yang’s artwork has been in multiple art shows and exhibitions in Colorado. Dr. Yang has won multiple national art contests and has been commissioned for artwork by large international companies. Dr. Yang currently partners with the local community; she is honored to sell her artwork in the community while financially giving back to local small businesses. Dr. Yang enjoys traveling, dancing, hiking, spending time with friends and family, volunteering with church and giving back to the community.

Title

Salt Of The Earth

Medium/Genre

Painting

Artist Statement

My artwork covers a wide variety of concepts and themes ranging from still life to abstract impressionism. My work is inspired by God – from His character to His beautiful creations – and oftentimes, my art is a portrayal of my own prayers. Throughout my creative process, I constantly step back to ensure that the proper theme and emotions I desire to evoke are still coming through the piece. Sometimes I approach a certain section or the entire piece without expectation of the outcome and then grow with the piece it becomes more realized. My primary desire is for God to use my artwork to bless others, especially by bringing hope, love, joy, comfort, peace, encouragement and inspiration.

How it fits into contest

In Matthew 5:13, Jesus tells the disciples they are the “salt of the earth.” The question is not if God will use believers to salt the earth. God desires to and will use believers to bring restorative life and preserve the good while the days grow darker; however, the question is whether the salt – His Church – has strong flavor and efficacy. May those believers who have grown a little stale be renewed to a fresh state of salt again. May all believers also show no partiality to whom they salt with flavor and restoration. In this painting Salt Of The Earth, the many colors of God’s hand allude to the beautiful fact that He shows partiality to no man (Romans 2:11) and that all are equal in God’s kingdom (Galatians 3:28). What a great privilege and responsibility to be called the salt of the earth and to live out Jesus’ great commission to go to all the nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

Credits

I created the piece Salt Of The Earth for a 2023 exhibition in Denver with the group Christos Collective. If not for joining Christos Collective, this piece would not exist. Thank you to the members of Christos Collective who have all helped me grow as a Christian and an artist.

How to Purchase this Artwork

$850 USD (excludes shipping and tax). To purchase, please contact Dr. Yang at PeacefulRainDS@gmail.com.

Other Goods & Services Available from this Artist

I sell original artwork, high quality prints, and do commission projects. Most of the original pieces in my website portfolio (www.PeacefulRainDS.com) are for sale (unless it is clearly stated, “Sold”). I sell prints at several local small businesses in the greater Denver area. I offer shipping of originals and prints within the U.S. (shipping fees apply). Lastly, I also do commission projects and would love to connect if you have an idea! I can be reached at PeacefulRainDS@gmail.com.

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