Cross that Lonely River is part of the Hokianga series, a group of paintings (acrylic on canvas or woodpanel), created during a 5-week visual art residency at the Rawene Church studio in the Hokianga (April - May, 2023). The title of this painting is a reference to a beautiful gospel song that reflects on our last journey in life when we cross that lonely river between life and death and in that transition our being softens, as we let go of any harshness or lingering resentments or regrets.
