St. Faustina was a Polish nun who experienced mystical visions of Jesus, who revealed to her the message of Divine Mercy—a call for the world to trust in God's merciful love. 

At Christ's request, she recorded these revelations in her diary, later published as Divine Mercy in My Soul. This work became the foundation of the Divine Mercy devotion, which includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the famous image of Jesus with rays of red and white light streaming from his heart. This message of mercy continues to resound throughout the world to this day.

I painted this image of St. Faustina for the sparkle in her eyes. I’ve always imagined her a slightly mischievous partner in God’s plan for Divine Mercy, surprising the hopeless with such unexpected and infinite love.