{"product_id":"before-the-flame","title":"Before the Flame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 × 20 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acrylic and 3D Braille text on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiblical Inspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“As far as light excelleth darkness.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ecclesiastes 2:13 (KJV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflects on the relationship between wisdom and foolishness, light and darkness, and the ability to recognize what truly matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe passage from Ecclesiastes 2:13, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“As far as light excelleth darkness,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is incorporated directly into the painting in tactile Braille, inviting viewers to experience the words beyond sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWisdom is a kind of light that allows us to see beyond appearances, to recognize what is meaningful amid the trivial, and to discover what truly matters, even when it cannot be seen with our eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title suggests a moment before illumination, when understanding begins to emerge. Through the relationship between image, touch, and Scripture, the painting invites reflection on the quiet power of discernment and the light that wisdom brings to our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary shipping on original artworks within the U.S. International shipping is available. If your country is not listed at checkout, please contact the studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayment Plans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible payment plans are available. Email info@arletgomezstudio.com or use the contact form to arrange a custom plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, a personal note from the artist, and exclusive studio discounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arlet Gomez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613898510498,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5106\/0898\/files\/IMG-2282.jpg?v=1791948082","url":"https:\/\/arletgomezstudio.com\/products\/before-the-flame","provider":"Arlet Gomez","version":"1.0","type":"link"}