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“Parallels”, acrylic painting by Mary Khachikyan

Acrylic painting on paper.

Matthew 14:25–31

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

The title ‘Parallels’ explores the concept of individuals occupying the same physical space yet living in two distinct, parallel realities—people consumed by their daily fears and anxieties, contrasted against Jesus, who has fully realized and embraced the divine power of creation within himself.