Photo of the finished "The Laying on of Hands" painting. The painting features a creepy pope with words and two large hands on top.
The Laying on of Hands

Ren Morrison + Justin Aerni Collaboration

It was the summer of 2014, I got to know visiting Oregon artist, Justin Aerni. He was exhibiting his “Outsider Art” in Detroit.

Photo of Ren and Justin working on painting in Diane's art studio/apartment.

Justin this box of used acrylics, some beat up brushes, and cheap poster paper. I brought a Skinny Puppy playlist. Together, we created The Laying on of Hands in the apartment of art curator/photographer Diane Irby in Wyandotte, Michigan US.

Photo of the finished "The Laying on of Hands" painting. The painting features a creepy pope with words and two large hands on top.

23.5″ x 35.75″ inches
Media: Acrylics on paper

Photo closeup of the creepy pope's face in the painting.
Photo closeup of the hands in the painting.

Justin Aerni Art Gallery

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