This new artwork depicting a whirling female derwish is called Dancing into Mystery.

I am still inspired to paint derwishes! It’s an image that to me symbolizes a deep, mystical experience, whirling in the here and now, the union with the devine beloved. It’s a meaning that moves me. It moves me, just like the derwish is moving and whirling into the mystery…

Detail of the face:

I have also made a video of the painting of the derwish figure:

Dancing into Mystery, monoprint made with acrylic paint, colored pencil and oil paint on bristol paper. Size: approx. 29 x 36.5 cm (approx. 11 x 14 inch).