Faith is a Dark Ray to The Soul Original Artwork

5 X 7 Oil on Panel

faith is not so much light.
it’s the breaking,
in the dark.

the soil fertilizes faith
before it grows up and out.

it's there —
in the beneath of everything —
you meet yourself.

and that's when,
you really meet God.

Original artwork of Oil on Panel 5 x 7. Painted 2025. Framed at 10 x 12.

Shown in Emily's solo show "Two Way Reaching: The Holy Invitation of the Fertile Dark" at the Havenlight Gallery November 2025.

Emily Shay is a contemporary artist whose work bridges timeless, classical techniques with
modern, abstract expression, helping to make sense of what is worth remembering. Known for her soft, neutral palette and elevated organic aesthetic, Emily’s art offers a sanctuary of hope, healing, and faith. Each painting is a subtle symbolic statement—an invitation to feel, reveal, and heal—reminding viewers of the enduring beauty found even in life’s chaos. Rooted in her own lived experience as a single mother, her work channels vulnerability into strength, crafting emotive visual stories that gently guide us back to wonder, connection, and the divine.

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