Pieces of Eden

I am beginning a new series of paintings about savoring lushness. I grew up in the Christian tradition, and I have long wondered what happened to the Garden of Eden. After human beings became self-conscious the story pivoted to focus on human efforts and failings. But what of that paradise? Whenever I pursue it, I find tidbits of Eden everywhere. I am marking these moments and memories with big, immersive paintings.

- Elizabeth Noble