In Just You and I, a solitary figure drifts effortlessly through still water, suspended between reflection and reality. The quiet surface becomes a place of surrender—a space where distractions fade and only presence remains. Floating weightlessly beneath the mirrored sky, the figure seems held by something greater than herself.
The painting speaks of the intimate relationship between the soul and God, where grace is experienced not through striving, but through trust. There is no urgency here, no performance, only the gentle assurance of being known, loved, and sustained. The surrounding water becomes both refuge and invitation, echoing the peace that comes from resting in His presence.
Created for the Grace and Mercy exhibition, Just You and I reflects on those sacred moments of stillness when the noise of the world falls away and we become aware of God’s nearness. It is a reminder that mercy often meets us in quiet places, and that sometimes the greatest gift of grace is simply being with Him—just you and I.
