Schism

Shawn McNulty
Acrylic and Pumice on Canvas
36×36″
2016

Schism is an original teal abstract painting on canvas by visual artist Shawn McNulty. This painting is is 1.5″ deep, gallery wrapped with painted edges, and ready to hang with wire on the back.

Fun Fact: The definition of schism is “a division between strongly opposed parties, caused by differences in opinion.” On July 16, 1054, Patriarch of Constantinople Michael Cerularius was excommunicated, starting the “Great Schism” that formed the two biggest denominations in Christianity (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox).