Peace Be Still Oil Painting

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This is an original folk art piece titled "Peace Be Still" by the renowned self-taught African American visionary artist "Missionary" … Read more This is an original folk art piece titled "Peace Be Still" by the renowned self-taught African American visionary artist "Missionary" Mary L. Proctor.Artwork
DetailsArtist: Missionary Mary Louise Proctor (born 1960, Florida).Title: "Peace Be Still".
Style: Southern Folk Art / Outsider Art.Visual Theme: The painting depicts a stylized figure viewed from behind with arms raised toward the heavens, set against a sky-blue background filled with soaring white birds or seagulls. The figure wears a characteristic long dress adorned with bright yellow and blue patterns. The words "PEACE BE STILL" are painted at the top of the canvas, and the piece is signed "MARY L. Proctor" at the base.
About the Artist & ThemeMary Proctor began painting compulsively in 1995 following a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of her grandmother, aunt, and uncle. She experienced a spiritual calling instructing her to paint as a form of healing and release."Peace Be Still" is a recurring and deeply meaningful theme in her body of work. It references biblical imagery of calming a storm, symbolizing personal peace, resilience, and spiritual healing over grief. Her work is highly sought after by collectors and has been exhibited in prominent institutions, including the American Visionary Art Museum and the Smithsonian. See less