Psalm 16

ARTIST STATEMENT: LISA RICCARDI
The focus of much of my subject matter tends to be nature as a
type of celebration of our Creator; however, I also do many
custom pieces which gives me the opportunity to stretch and
experiment.
I work with pen and ink, pencil, clay and oils but my first
choice is acrylic paint. Acrylics give me the flexibility to use
texture and color as a way to set the tone or enhance a
subject.
Instead of signing my name I sign each piece with “EX 31” which
is a reference to Exodus 31:1-6. In this passage, God explains to
Moses that He had given specific abilities to certain people for
His purposes. This is a reminder to me of where the ability comes
from and also serves as an opportunity for a gospel conversation
when anyone asks about it. The context of the Exodus account was
the building of the tabernacle. We are later reminded of it at
the time of the temple construction and again during the temple
restoration after the return from exile. It is my belief that we
have all been given abilities that He is using to continue
building His church.
The vision I had for Psalm 16:
There are so many good things to ponder in this Psalm! The parts
I was drawn to were:
Psalm 16:1-2: Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say
to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from
you."
Psalm 16:8: I have set the LORD always before me; because He is
at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.