The artwork entitled “CALMING THE STORM”, created by Jon McNaughton, belongs to the art movement known as “Kitsch” and is classified as a religious painting.
The artwork depicts a solemn and dramatic scene on a tranquil body of water, moments after a fierce storm. Central to the composition is a wooden boat, filled with a group of men in traditional robes, expressing varying degrees of fear and relief. At the forefront, standing with an air of calm authority, a central figure in white robes gestures with one hand extended, symbolizing peace and control over the natural elements. The storm clouds above part to allow a ray of golden light to illuminate the boat, drawing attention to the central figure and enhancing the painting’s ethereal and spiritual atmosphere. The placid water reflects the boat and light, adding to the overall serenity and transcendental quality of the scene.
