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      <image:title>Portfolio - 5.  Sacred Interludes</image:title>
      <image:caption>A Tapestry of Tended Souls: Through Sacred Layers, the piece reveals how the “Light of the World” uncovered grace within the weathered textures of our lives. It serves as a visual meditation on the truth that every soul is connected with and carefully tended by the Creator. “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)&gt; Mixed Media and Oil Paint on stretched canvas, 60/50cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Haven of His Presence: “Enter His gates with thanksgiving..” (Psalm 100:4)&gt; A visual “Sacred Selah” this piece captures the profound intimacy of a soul at rest. Built upon a foundational layer of decoupaged Scripture, the artwork illustrates the moment the noise of the world fades, and the “still small voice” becomes the primary melody. Through layers of warm oil glazes and delicate ink-work, The Haven of His Presence explores the anatomy of a spiritual encounter. The descending dove - a symbol of the Comforter - settles upon the figure in a halo of light, representing the sudden, gentle arrival of peace that surpasses understanding. It is a reminder that when we close our eyes to the seen world, we are finally free to behold the Unseen. Mixed Media and Oil Paint on stretched canvas, 40/50cm.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.liezlewilken.com/portfolio/project-four-l3zw3-dk9py-xcmem-llk7k-cnfna-syz34</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>A SKY FULL OF SELAH (The sacred frequency) Oil paint on canvas | 42/30cm &gt; In the rush of a thousand wingbeats, there is a sacred pause. This piece captures the hummingbird - a living vessel of praise - suspended in a moment of “Selah.” It is a visual heartbeat of thanksgiving, where the vibrant energy of the Creator meets the quiet stillness of a soul at rest. Against a backdrop of gilded light, it reminds us that even the smallest creature carries a melody of gratitude. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEHOLD THE RADIANT QUIET (The Radiance of Reflection) &gt; Mixed Media and Oil on Unstreched Canvas | 42/30cm. A companion to the “Selah” moments of life, this piece portray a bird at rest, bathed in a descending glow of heavenly light. Nestled among the bold, intricate petals of blooming hibiscus, the subject is not merely sitting, but “beholding”. It is a visual exploration of how quietude can be radiant - a reminder that when we still our souls before God, we become mirrors of the very Light that sustains us. “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>THE GOLDEN THREAD OF HOPE (The Tapestry of Trust) &gt; Mixed Media and Oil on Unstreched Canvas | 42/30cm. A study in texture and quiet expectation, this piece captures a bird nestled on a branch edged in gold leaves, Set against the deep, meditative violet, the intricate detailing of the feathers - layered like a woven tapestry - speaks to the complexity and care of creation. It is a portrait of security, showing a small life perfectly held within a larger, vibrant world. “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.” (Matthew 10;29)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>ASCENDING PRAISE (The Anatomy of an Amen) &gt; Unstreched Canvas 42/30cm. This mixed media and Oil Painting serves as a visual bridge between the whisper of a prayer and the shout of hallelujah. Set against a deep textured teal and indigo background, a vibrant bird stands perched among rising blossoms, its gaze fixed upward in a posture of expectant gratitude. It captures the exact moment a prayer is released - not into a void, but into the waiting heart of the Father. “I will sacrifice a thank offering to You and call on the Name of the Lord.” (Psalm 116:17)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE FRAGRANCE OF FAITHFULNESS (The Rest of the recipient) &gt; Oil Paint on Unstreched Canvas, 42/30cm. A tender portrayal of rest and intimacy, this painting features a bird nestled deeply within a cluster of soft, unfolding blossoms. The dark, atmospheric background serves to illuminate the subject, highlighting the delicate interplay between the creature and the bloom. It captures the quiet confidence of one who has found shelter in a promise and is content to simply abide in its fragrance. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” (Psalm 91:4)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>THE GLOW OF THE GRATEFUL (The Sanctuary of the Small) &gt; Mixed media and Oil Paint on unstreched Canvas, 42/30cm. In this vibrant study of light and life, a small bird is cradled by a lush canopy of golden edged leaves and soft unfolding blooms. The piece explores the concept of “inner light” - the way a heart filled with thanksgiving radiates outward, even when tucked away in the shadows of the garden. The rich textures and warm palette create a sense of divine abundance, where every petal and leaf is a testament to the Creator’s intricate care. “Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” (Psalm 34:5)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE PALETTE OF PROMISE (The Masterpiece of Mercy) &gt; Mixed media and Oil on Unstreched Canvas, 42/30cm. This piece explores the “Masterpiece of Mercy” through a living spectrum of color. Using a signature blend of oil and ink, the layered plumage serves as a visual reminder that God’s mercies are new every morning - overlapping strokes of grace that create a shield of peace. Through the subractive method, light is pulled from the weathered depth of the background, symbolising how hope breaks through the shadows of our circumstances. “His faithfulness is a shield and a buckler.” (Psalm 91:4)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>SANCTUARY IN THE SAPPHIRE (The Cover of the Crest) &gt; Mixed Media and Oil on Unstreched Canvas, 42/30cm. A majestic Cockatoo perches upon a ruggedly textured branch. While the bird’s body glows with a luminous, buttery yellow, its wings are a deep electric sapphire, The contrast between the soft vibrant feathers and the rough , dark of the branch creates a powerful visual of a creature that is both delicate and bold,, finding a place of absolute rest in a quiet atmosphere. “Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You; Your right hand upholds me.” (Psalm 63:7-8)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 2.  Bird Series:  A Sky full of Selah</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spectrum of praise (Strength in the Stretch) &gt; Oil Paint on stretched Canvas, 45/35cm. A vibrant Macaw, captured in mid-flight, its wings fully extended as it soars through a dark, ethereal space with glimmering light. The spectrum of its plumage - brilliant teals, deep blues, and warm yellows - cuts through the dark background like a streak of living light. The Subtraction method creates a sense of wind and movement in the negative space around the wings. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40;31)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LAYERED MERCIES (The Anatomy of Grace) &gt; Oil Paint on stretched Canvas | 45/35cm. A majestic Macaw is rendered with depth, focusing on the intricate overlap of its feathers. The cool tones suggest a quiet early morning light. The bird’s presence is calm and substantial, filling the frame with a sense of “layered” history and beauty that has been purposefully revealed through the artist’s hand. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 2:22-23)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE HERALD OF THE MORNING PRAISE (The watchman) &gt; Oil Paint on Stretched Canvas, 40/30cm). A proud and dignified Rooster stands in the “blue hour” just before sunrise. Unlike a soft garden bird, this subject has a fierce and intentional posture. Its feathers are a rich tapestry of colors revealed through the dark oil, and its stance is one of unwavering confidence. It is not merely waiting for the light; it is announcing it. “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” (Romans 13:12)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 4.  Animal Series:  Witness of the Wild</image:title>
      <image:caption>SANCTUARY AT THE SOURCE &gt; Mixed Media and Oil on stretched Canvas, 80/50cm. The water hole is more than a resource; it is a sacred sanctuary of communal rest. This piece captures the rhythmic elegance of the wild, where the high-contrast stripes of the zebras harmonise with the rugged textures of the river rocks. It represents a moment where the harshness of the journey meets the softness of divine provision. “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, my God” (Psalm 42:1)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 4.  Animal Series:  Witness of the Wild</image:title>
      <image:caption>RYTHMS OF WILD GRACE &gt; Mixed Media and Oil on stretched canvas, 60/50cm. Set against the ancient silhouette of the Boabab tree, this piece explores the intersection of endurance and elegance. The zebras are depicted not just as inhabitants of the plains, but as participants in a grand, rhythmic design. The sprawling branches of the “Tree of Life” reach upward, mirroring the vertical strength of the herd below and creating a sense of deep-rooted stability. “He makes grass grow for people to cultivate - bringing forth food from the earth.” (Psalm 104:14)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 4.  Animal Series:  Witness of the Wild</image:title>
      <image:caption>CROWN OF CONTENTMENT &gt; Mixed Media and Oil Paint on unstreched Canvas, 42/30cm. This piece presents a portrait of tranquility. The deer, often a symbol of the soul longing for the Creator, is adorned with a vibrant “crown of blossoms”. It captures a state of being where the creature is not just surviving the wild, but thriving in a state of spiritual abundance. “You crown the year with Your bounty, and carts overflow with abundance.” (Psalm 65:11)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 4.  Animal Series:  Witness of the Wild</image:title>
      <image:caption>GILDED GUARDIANSHIP &gt; Mixed media and Oil on stretched canvas, 40/50cm. In the hour of the savannah, the lion stands as a sentinel of the plains. This piece moves away from the communal scenes of the herd to focus on the individual weight of leadership and protection. The “Gilded” quality refers not just to the light hitting the mane, but to the divine calling of the guardian - One who watches over the land with steady, unshakeable resolve. “The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever.” (Psalm 121:8)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 4.  Animal Series:  Witness of the Wild</image:title>
      <image:caption>KINDRED COVENANT &gt; This piece explores the profound intersection of power and vulnerability. We see the traditional boundaries of the wild dissolved by a higher peace. It is a portrait of the Kingdom of the Creator, where strength is not used to overpower, but to protect, and the vulnerable find their ultimate safety in the shadow of the Almighty. “The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6) | Mixed Media and oil on 100% Cotton paper, 45/55cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>GRACE OF THE NIGHT WATCHMAN &gt; Mixed Media and Oil paint on unstreched canvas, 42/30cm. The “dialogue” moves from the vast savannah into the intimate spaces of the home. This piece features the cat - a silent, domestic sentinel. While the lion guarded the plains, this watchman represents the quiet vigilance found in the ordinary moments. It is a study of poise and presence, reminding us that the Creator’s “watchful eye” is present in the small and the familiar just as much as the grand and the wild. “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 3.  Arab series:  The strength of the Still</image:title>
      <image:caption>WAITING BETWEEN ROCK AND BLOOM &gt; Mixed Media and Oil Paint on stretched canvas, 50/60cm. The Strength of the Still &gt; In the heart of the “Rose City”, where stone has stood for millennia, there is a specific kind of provision found in the waiting. This piece captures a moment of sacred pause. The donkey, a symbol of humble service, stands not in exhaustion, but in patient expectation. It is a reminder that “waiting on the Lord” is not a passive state, but an active posture of trust.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 3.  Arab series:  The strength of the Still</image:title>
      <image:caption>THE CARAVAN OF TRUST &gt; Mixed Media and Oil paint on stretched canvas, 70/60cm. In the heart of the “Rose City,” where stone has stood for millennia, there is a specific kind of provision found in the waiting. This piece captures a journey of sacred trust. As the caravan moves through the shadows of Petra, we are reminded that “waiting on the Lord” is not a passive state, but an active posture. It is the quiet confidence that the One who guided us to this path also provide the strength for the next ascent.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE MELODY OF THE DESERT &gt; Mixed Media and Oil paint on stretched canvas. 50/40cm. The Echo of the Unseen &gt; In this piece of the series, the focus shifts from the physical journey to the internal song. As the musician sits in a posture of quiet dignity, his music becomes a bridge between the ancient dust and the heavens. It is a reminder that our praise is not always loud or fast, sometimes, the most profound worship is a single steady note played in the presence of the Creator. “I will sing a new song to You, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to You.” (Psalm 144:9)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE GARMENT OF PRAISE (Radiant Transit) &gt; Mixed media and Oil paint on stretched canvas, 50/40cm. This piece explores the transition between the ancient, heavy weight of the past and the vibrant, living joy of the present. Set within stone corridors, it captures a moment where praise becomes a visible mantle. It is a reminder that even in the narrowest passages of life, we are called to be clothed in a “garment of praise” that defies the shadows. “..to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isaiah 61:3)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE SHEPHERD’S SABBATH (Resting in the Reach) &gt; Mixed Media and Oil Paint on stretched canvas, 50/40cm. This piece captures the essence of a “sacred pause.” Within the ancient walls of the Rose City, the Shepherd finds rest - not just for his own soul, but as a sanctuary for the generation following him. It is a visual representation of the Sabbath not as a day, but as a state of the heart: a moment of shared peace where the weight of the journey is set aside to acknowledge the One who provides the path. “The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters..” (Psalm 23:1-2)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 1.  Floral Series:  Roots of Promise</image:title>
      <image:caption>BETWEEN WORD AND WING (The Petition) &gt; This piece grounded in the promise of 1 John 5:14-15, serves as a visual map of our dialogue with the Creator. It captures the vertical movement of faith, starting from the “Word” at the base, rising through the “bloom” of our petition, and finally finding the ‘Wing” - the soul taking flight in the confidence of being heard. The Bee near the water and the stems, represents active, persistent prayer. Just as a bee diligently seeks nectar, the believer seeks the sweetness of God’s promises. It is the “work” of prayer - the gathering of strength and the focused intent of the heart. “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103) | Mixed Media and Oil paint on stretched canvas. 70/50cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>INHERITED PROMISES (The Legacy). This piece sits at the intersection of history and hope. It suggests that our prayers do not exist in a vacuum, but are often the continuation of a dialogue started generations ago. It is a visual celebration of the “Inherited Promises” found in scripture - blessings that were spoken over us before we were even born, now coming into full, vibrant bloom in our own season. “We are confident that He hears us.. and since we know He hears us.. we also know that He will give us what we ask for.” (1 John 5:14-15). Mixed Media and Oil on stretched canvas, 40/50cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE FRAGRANCE OF FAITHFULNESS (The Lingering beauty of His Work): This piece serves as the heart of the Floral Series. It captures the moment when a promise moves beyond a request and becomes a presence. Like a fragrance that fills a room long after the flower has bloomed, this painting represents the lingering evidence of God’s faithfulness. It is a reminder that His work in our lives leaves a lasting mark, sweetening the air of our current season with the memory of His past provision. “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). Mixed Media and Oil paint on stretched canvas, 40/60cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portfolio - 1.  Floral Series:  Roots of Promise</image:title>
      <image:caption>ZINNIAS IN GILDED LIGHT (The daily Favor) &gt; Zinnias are the “workhorses” of the garden - sturdy, long-lasting, and vibrant. In this series, they represent the steady endurance of a life built on answered prayer. This piece captures them in “Gilded Light,” symbolising the moments when God’s favor rest upon our daily, ordinary efforts, turning the common into the extraordinary. “I will remember the deeds of the Lord, yes, I will remember of Your miracles of long ago.” (Psalm 77:11). Mixed Media and Oil Paint on Canvas, 40/50cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>UNVEILING MEMORY’S PRESENCE (The Remembrance). The Song of the Altar &gt; This piece represents the “Ebenezer” of the garden - a place of remembrance where a past answer from God resurfaces to provide fresh courage. It is about the melody of faithfulness that remains in the room of our hearts long after the prayer was first answered. Here, memory of faithfulness that remains in the room of our hearts long after the prayer was first answered. Here, memory becomes a song of praise; it is the “unveiling” of a truth we once knew, rising again to harmonise with our current season. When we remember His goodness, our breath naturally turns into a song. “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (1 Sam 7:12), “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.” (Psalm 40:3). Mixed Media and Oil Paint on stretched canvas, 50/70cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE SNAIL’S CARTOGRAPHY &gt; The Sanctity of the Slow &gt; This painting is a tribute to the sanctity of the slow. It represents the “cartography” of a life lived in trust - where we don’t always see the destination, but we can look back and see the silver trail of grace left behind. It is a praise for the small steps, the daily endurance, and the quiet map the Creator is drawing through our humble obedience. “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” (Psalm 37:23). Mixed Media and Oil paint on Stretched Canvas, 50/70cm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>STONE AND SILK &gt; This piece concludes the Floral Series by exploring the paradox of the Kingdom: that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. The “Stone” represents the unshakeable nature of His decrees and the “ink” of His truth, while the “Silk” represents the fragile, vibrant life that flourishes because of that stability. It is a final reminder that we can afford to be vulnerable and open because we are supported by a Foundation that cannot be moved. “He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just.” (Deuteronomy 32:4). Mixed Media and Oil paint on 100% Cotton paper, 40/50cm</image:caption>
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