He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
1953
Serigraph
15” x 18” plate
Also known as Right in the Palm of God’s Hand, this print was intended to illustrate the universal brotherhood of man. Surrealistic hands on the right side of the image of the black man being raised to heaven with black hands. This print was the subject of fascinating conversations with Raymond Piper, author of books on cosmic art.
The print was also made as a black-and-white lithograph, and shows the hands of God cradling a worker of African descent while humble animals worship the wonder from below. This serigraph also depicts the hands of God, but the worker is not a person of any particular race. It was intended to stand as a symbol of the healing power and presence of God in times of storm and stress.