Ascension, Jenedy Paige

Artist: Jenedy Paige

Artist Bio: Jenedy Paige was born with two God-given gifts: she’s an early riser and incredibly consistent. She has used these natural abilities to become both a professional oil painter and an American Ninja Warrior athlete. Jenedy believes that each of us has a divine spark, making us capable of achieving anything—as long as we’re willing to work exceptionally hard for it.

A proud alumna of BYU-Idaho, she considers herself a “product of a great art education.” Jenedy is a wife, mother, teacher, and coach. According to her mom, she has one challenge: she struggles to relax. When she’s not in her studio or at the gym, you’ll often find her in the kitchen, crafting delicious and healthy meals for her family.

Every day, she thanks God for carefully guiding her down a path she never could have imagined for herself.

Title: Ascension

Medium: Oil on panel

Unframed dimensions: 24 x 36 inches

Framed dimensions: 30 x 42 inches

Price: $9500

Artist Statement: “The Ascension” is commonly known as Christ’s ascent from earth to Heaven, and our goal is to follow Him there. However, if there is something I have learned from physically ascending from valleys to the tops of mountains, it’s that the ascending process takes a lot of work! It’s physically demanding, mentally rigorous, and spiritually symbolic. You have an idea about the overall direction and destination—up—but the specifics of how to actually get there can be foggy. You sometimes grasp for rocks that can’t hold you. You have difficulty finding the right spot for your feet. Maintaining balance can require some creative body maneuvering. Cuts, scrapes, and bruises are all a part of the process. Lest we ever think that Christ’s ascension was as simple as the blink of an eye, may we also remember the difficulty of His climb, and be inspired in our own journeys. The ascent may take you to your very brink, but the views from the top are always worth it.