Celebrating life’s joys through her paintings
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Abigail Schaffter’s first solo-art exhibition, “Reflections” will be held on October 27 and 28 at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery with the best of her paintings collected since she began painting last year.
Using oil, acrylic, watercolours, soft pastels and inks, the paintings trace Abigail’s journey and the lessons she has learnt. “Reflections” she says, was born from a place of desolation and struggle. “Feeling overwhelmed by my many responsibilities and stretched thin between home, college and work, I experienced a ‘burnout’ last year. Through this experience, I found resilience from within and my unwavering belief in God kept me anchored throughout the long, difficult months. Over the period that followed, I lost myself in painting for hours, and discovered a blissful therapy in art. Late last year, whilst at a Christian retreat, I experienced supernatural healing from the Lord Jesus Christ. The burden of my burnout was lifted.”
“Reflections” explores the reflections of matter on water, but also the soul’s reflection on what really matters. Threading through moments of stillness and quiet contemplation, the exhibition weaves together a celebration of beauty and the joy of living.
Serving at People’s Church, Narahenpita as a full-time Pastor, Abigail the wife of prominent business personality Ramesh Schaffter is a mother of four.
Her artistic talents were honed by another gifted artist and art teacher Rhuani Rambukwelle.