The Return Of The King - Verna Valencia

The Return of the King

In early 2019, this artist discovered and meditated on an obscure verse of scripture:

“ I will give you hidden treasures,

riches stored in secret places, so that

you may know that I am the LORD,

the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” – Isaiah 45:3

Hidden treasures did reveal themselves, but so too did warfare…

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"There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells."- Psalm 46:4

Collage on paper (2019) 10 3/4 x 23 in.

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“Their cobwebs are useless for clothing; they cannot cover themselves with what they make. Their deeds are evil deeds, and acts of violence are in their hands.” - Isaiah 59:6

Collage on paper (2019) 10.5 x 8.5 in.

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“All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. In embroidered garments she is led to the king”. - Psalm 45:13-14

Collage on paper (2019) 10.5 x 14 in.

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“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; To search out a matter is the glory of kings.” - Proverbs 25:2

Collage on paper (2019) 10.5 x 15 in.

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“I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.” - Psalm 50:11

Collage on paper (2019) 10 1/4 x 14 in.

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“His speech is smooth as butter, Yet war is in his heart; His words are more soothing than oil, Yet they are drawn swords. - Psalm 55:21

Collage on paper (2019) 10.5 x 15 in.

“Even while you sleep among the sheep pens, the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold.” - Psalm 68:13

Collage on paper (2019) 10 x 14 in.

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“I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts - Men whose teeth are spears and arrows, Whose tongues are sharp swords.” - Psalm 57: 4

Collage on paper (2019) 12 x 10 in.

“Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive. The venom of asps is under their lips.” - Romans 3:13

Collage On Paper (2019) 10.5 x 14 in.

“Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceitfully. With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors, but in their hearts they set traps for them. “ - Jeremiah 9:8

Collage on paper (2019) 10.5 x 13.25 in