Artist bio

My name Is Walter Hernandez, I studied Art at Hillsborough Comunity College back 1972 to 1976 in Tampa, Fla and I had a one Man Show at the Gallery Tate in Tampa, Fla. I moved to Westminster, Mass where I had a one Man Show at the Pellechias Gallery, I participated at Shrowberry Art show were I got the prize the Best of the show in 1978. I had a one Man show in Boston University where I got a the Best of the Art Show, 1979. I was a coordinator for Devine Design from 1982 to 1991 in Colombia, South América. I was invited in 1994 to have a one Man Show at the Museum of Moderna Art in Bucaramanga, Colombia after a month It was extended for another month. In Costa Rica I participated at the HP Talent where I worked and I won the 1 st prize un 2011. I have painted for the last 46 years and got born again when I was 20 years old and I have experimented with painting, Sculpture and 3D Effect for the last 35 years. I feel that my work it's to be enjoy as It Is but there's a added value the 3D Effect.

Title

The spiritual battle

Medium/Genre

Painting

Artist Statement

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition, a polyptych is “an arrangement of four or more panels (as of a painting) usually hinged and folding together.” Originally, a polyptych was a religious carving or painting on an altar and had four or more hinged panels telling a story.
That story is how we fight against evil entities as competitors that hinder our most abundant, healthiest, and happiest lives. God wants us to appropriate that promises on daily bases as is written. In this art, I gave a perspective on the main steps of being the greatest fighters to save our lives, corresponding with God's words and applying them in your life.
Polyptychs were most commonly created by early Renaissance painters, most of whom designed their works to be altarpieces in churches and cathedrals.

How it fits into contest

The Polyptych series is based on four sections that represent:

The first section is based on Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

The second section is based on Ephesians 6:14 - Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.

The third section is based on Ephesians 6:15 - 16. 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

The fourth section is based on Ephesians 6: 17 - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Finally, joining all sections tells the journey of the spiritual battle to be reborn as new creatures, ready to fight and protect our families, minds, and hearts.

Credits

My son gave me a hand throughout this process.

How to Purchase this Artwork

Enquires:
E-mail: walter.hernandez.laverde@gmail.com
Tel: +506 89957176
San Jose, Costa Rica

Other Goods & Services Available from this Artist

I can create custom-made artworks based on 3D effects, polyptychs, and any other creative inquiry you have in mind. I can offer free shipment to the US.

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