Title: Meena Year: 2020 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas (If canvas is boxed: Depth of canvas frame: 4cm) Size: 51w x 61h cm Caption: Meena (Meaning: precious stone or gem) Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘ Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken. ’ Greek version reads: ‘ Look! I am placing a stone in the foundation of Jerusalem [literally Zion], / a precious cornerstone for its foundation, chosen for great honour. / Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced. ’ Isaiah 54:11 -12: ‘ O storm-battered city, troubled and desolate! I will rebuild you with precious jewels and make your foundations from lapis lazuli I will make your towers of sparkling rubies, your gates of shining gems, and your walls of precious stones. ’ Artist: Louisa Kruger