My mixed media assemblage is a depiction of the true and accurate provenance of the concept of wearing armor for self preservation. Each item in the tableau has been carefully curated and constructed to act in harmony with the entire piece, including a description of the purpose of each piece in the armor.
The assemblage resembles a salesman’s model. Referring to Christians as salesmen for God may seem trite. However, it’s imperative that we find ways to share God’s word to nonbelievers. The world is in a precarious place. It’s time to take this message to everyone, even if it is challenging to do. We must find a way. My way is through my art and the conversations that result from the discussions about my art.

Armor of God - Assemblage by Kimberly J.B. Smith

It’s really very simple, yet people go through their whole life trying to find meaning. They turn all sorts of frivolous pursuits into their religion. They listen to pundits who expound upon this or that and are drawn into following some false god or another. So many are tempted. So many are fooled.

Our world is full of people who are on the wrong path. Crime, drugs, fame and fortune and now seeking power through war are at the top of a long, long list. Everything can be seen as light or darkness. God or the devil. The devil is everywhere. If only people could see through the falsehoods. God is the answer!

Christianity is now seen by many as outdated and provincial. How is this so? The darkness seeps in. We need to stand strong against threats from dark influences. So easy one falls prey to that shiny object that is sin and wickedness and evil. Christ is the answer. Christ is unconcealed yet eclipsed.

Even the Armor of God has been hijacked and distorted. We are told to wear our “mirrors” and reflect back whatever threatens us. Has this happened so that someone can repackage the Armor of God to present in a secular way? Are we seeing such distortions in books and from speakers who seek money or fame? In such cases, the original Biblical source is not given.

This mixed media assemblage is a depiction of the true and accurate provenance of the concept of wearing armor for self preservation. Each item in the tableau has been carefully curated and constructed to act in harmony with the entire piece, including a description of the purpose of each piece in the armor.

The assemblage resembles a salesman’s model. Referring to Christians as salesmen for God may seem trite. However, it’s imperative that we find ways to share God’s word to nonbelievers. The world is in a precarious place. It’s time to take this message to everyone, even if it is challenging to do. We must find a way. My way is through my art and the conversations that result from the discussions about my art.

I am the sole creator of this art piece.

My artwork can be seen on my website: kimberlyjbsmith.com
I have gallery representation in Meredith, N.H. - The Galleries at 30 Main.
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I take commissions for one of a kind altered books and personal reliquaries. Using a variety of materials, I create sculptural pieces and non-sculptural relief works. Themes include tributes to family members & ancestors, historical individuals and other themes such as cultural and literary topics. Visit my website galleries at kimberlyjbsmith.com for ideas for your commission. Thank you!