S E R G I O   D.   R O B L E T O
SCRIPTURE
This body of work is unlike any other previous collection or series done by the artist.  Text and representative gouache paintings on wood, initially seen as disparate, explicate the domestic everyday as a channel for divine intervention, spiritual truths, and higher callings.

"For it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:14 Gouache on Wood 2009"But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. " Gouache on wood 8" x 10" 2009"The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden." Gouace on Wood 16" x 20" 2009"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." Gouache on Wood 16" x 20" 2009"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Gouache on Wood 16" x20" 2009""Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 Gouache on Wood 16" x 20" 2009"But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests." Gouache on Wood 8" x 10" 2009"But when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears." 1st Corinthians 13:10 Gouache on Wood 2009"For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." 1st Corinthians 1:19 Gouache on Wood 9" x 12" 2009"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 Gouache on Wood 2009
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