The Ascension
Oil and Tempera, the Mische Technique, 2008
Collection of the Benedictine Study House, Langata, Nairobi
This painting shows Christ returning to the Father, after accomplishing his task
on Earth. Below, his mother and the disciples look up in longing. For the Joyful
mysteries I took the theme of a tree; and for the Glorious the theme is stars. Christ
is here shown with a crown of stars, symbolising his victory over death and his
ascension beyond the starry spheres.