"And the painting of John is so odd. So androgynous. It’s the same thing as the icon he left: the Shroud with the black woman’s face. These images are highly powerful." Serrin said deliberately, as if admitting something to himself and being surprised in the process. "I just don’t understand what they’re actually saying. They’re obvious blasphemy. But it’s not being done just for shock value, There wouldn’t be any point in that, and I don’t think our man is up for pointless demonstrations. I just wish I could fathom exactly what it is he’s saying."