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From Shadows to Light

Wood paints a scene from Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. In the novel, Bishop Myriel gives Jean Valjean silver candlesticks that Valjean had stolen from him and informs Valjean, “It is your soul that I am buying for you.” Wood has bathed the street in sunlight, indicating that this is a moment of moral awakening. In contrast to the judgmental onlookers and stern soldiers, the bishop’s compassion stands out. Wood hopes his scene can be a call to action—a call to be forgiven and to forgive.