The Fruit of Her Hands

2025
Ceramic paint on ceramic plate

10” diameter

Original

Rendered in many subtle layers and delicate strokes, this piece represents the heart, soul and the gifts of (her).  Each symbol comes from the "woman of noble character” found in Proverbs 31.

The serving plate itself represents (her) boundless generosity and humility in hospitality to others.

The red lettering comes from v.28 and 29.

The title comes from v.16

“...with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.”

(numerous mentions of “hands” throughout the chapter.)

The dove represents the Spirit of God that she openly shares.

The scroll she’s speaking comes from v.26

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”

Her robe and bracelets depict v.17

 

The wedding ring represents her husband who “praises her.” v.28

The three stars above her represent her children “who rise up and call her blessed…” v.28

The seven pomegranates represent her grandchildren, fruits in a generous life.