In Creation – from the Heart of God, Helen Shipman delivers a stirring, masterfully rendered vision of interconnected life on Earth, filtered through her deeply spiritual lens. This acrylic on board work transcends the traditional bounds of rectangular canvas, embracing her hallmark shaped panel design to echo the multiplicity and complexity of the world it represents. The painting becomes a sacred geometry of life—radiating outward from a vivid, anatomical heart that pulses with divine vitality, a symbolic embodiment of God’s love and the origin of all creation.

This work speaks profoundly to the mission of Earth 2025: a call to reflection, respect, and renewal for the fragile ecosystems that sustain us. Shipman’s artistic voice is unmistakably rooted in reverence—for life, for the planet, and for the Creator who breathes spirit into matter. The composition is a mandala-like configuration, with the heart as the nexus, sending veins and energy into eight radial realms. Each segment presents a different element of Earth’s life force: aquatic creatures, winged birds, land mammals, verdant plant life, geological formations, human infants, fiery transformation, and icy expanse. These are not passive depictions—they are pleas for awareness.

Color plays a pivotal role in both emotional and thematic terms. The deep reds and vivid yellows surrounding the heart speak to passion, life, and divine energy. The fish, birds, and animals are rendered in vibrant blues, greens, and earth tones that celebrate biodiversity, while the white glacier or architectural ruin at the bottom right starkly warns of erosion—both physical and moral. The composition moves in a careful harmony of balance and urgency, demonstrating Shipman’s refined sense of spatial design and movement. Each segment is encapsulated within diamond-like frames, echoing both order and fragility—a visual metaphor for the delicacy of creation.

What makes Helen’s technique so compelling is her ability to integrate visual, symbolic, and narrative language seamlessly. Her sculptural painting format, combined with deeply saturated color and controlled brushwork, allows for immersive engagement. This is not a work to simply view; it is one to enter and feel. The anatomical precision of the heart, the emotional gravity of the child, and the symbolic detail in each vignette reveal a practiced, confident hand and a visionary mind.

Helen P. Shipman’s legacy of integrating spirituality, healing, and art shines in Creation – from the Heart of God. As she poses in her artist statement, her work may be a celebration, a revelation, or a complaint—and in this piece, it is all three. It is a celebration of Earth’s wonders, a revelation of humanity’s divine stewardship, and a complaint against its neglect. This painting is a powerful offering to Earth 2025, urging viewers not just to look—but to feel, protect, and choose love over destruction. It is a visual sermon, and it leaves no heart untouched. To further explore Helen P. Shipman’s deeply symbolic world and her lifelong devotion to art as a vessel for healing and spirit, visit her Biafarin profile or explore more on her official website at helenpshipman.com.