Thy Will Be Done
Every painting in Chronicle of an Unquiet Age documents the defining events, people, and issues that shaped its moment in history. Created in real time as events unfolded, each work serves as both an original oil painting and a historical record, reflecting the belief that the news of today is the history of tomorrow.
TRTA-2026-141 | April 2026 | Oil on Canvas | 31" x 26"
As events accelerated throughout April 2026, the language of faith, purpose, and providence became increasingly intertwined with world affairs. Escalating tensions in the Middle East, renewed diplomatic efforts, military preparedness, and growing concerns over global security unfolded alongside calls for wisdom and restraint. Leaders were confronted with decisions whose consequences could reshape nations for generations to come. President Trump continued pursuing policies centered on national security and peace through strength, and America's strategic interests while working with allies to confront mounting threats abroad. International negotiations, economic uncertainty, and shifting geopolitical alliances kept the world focused on Iran, Israel, China, Russia, and Europe, as each new development carried the potential to alter the balance of power.Trump announces April 7th will be "Power Plant and Bridge Day for Iran. Open the Fucking Strait or you'll be living in hell." And State TV in Iran immediately calls for citizens and childrren to surge the bridges and power plants to act as human sheilds. against the threat. The Strait of Hormuz is now a trigger zone and on April 13th Trump announces a Naval Blockade of the Strait after failed negotiations.The strait is open ... then closed... then open. IRGF fires on tankers in the Strait. Now hundreds of super tankers are heading to Texas and Louisiana to fill up. Was this Trump's Plan? House Democrats vote to invoke the 25th Amendment and the new ceasefire with Iran makes Dems upset Trump didn't commit a War Crime.
April 10th Artemis ll parachutes successfully into the Pacific completing a successful 10 day mission around the Moon. April 14th is Holocaust Rememberance Day in memory of the 6 million Jews who were murdered because they were Jewish. CA Rep.Eric Swalwell who is running for Governor in CA is accused of sexual assault incuding rape, drugging a victim and chocking. Swalwell then suspends his run for Governor and resigns from Congress in disgrace. Pope Leo condemns the War in Iran and says nothing of the 45,000 Iranians killed by the Regime in a 2 week period. Trump makes USA the #1 energy producer in the world. Trump is done palaying Sugar Daddy to Europe and he threatens the U.S. will leave NATO and the UN.
The White House announces the U.S. no longer regards Europe as a reliable Defense partner. Thy Will Be Done reflects a period when many looked beyond politics alone, recognizing that history often unfolds through events no one can fully predict or control. Borrowing its title from one of Christianity's most familiar prayers, This painting speaks to humility in the face of uncertainty and the hope that wisdom, courage, and faith would guide the choices that lay ahead. It preserves a moment when the future seemed uncertain, yet the desire for peace remained stronger than the fear of conflict.
