Religions of Terror

This haunting mixed-media artwork confronts themes of conflict, identity, and societal scars through an intricate layering of materials and symbolism. The partially obscured figure emerges as the centerpiece, its gaze intense yet fragmented, with carpet threads methodically stitched across the surface. These threads act as barriers, metaphorically binding, concealing, and distorting the face, signifying suppression and division caused by ideological forces. The background is a fusion of muted tones — burnt oranges, grays, and earth tones — creating a somber yet atmospheric palette that evokes a sense of decay and history. Architectural forms, faintly rendered, loom in the mist, representing religious or cultural structures that persist through time but appear ghostly, as if eroded by conflict. The textured layers of acrylic and oil paint provide a raw physicality to the composition, enhanced further by torn, punctured sections of the canvas that reveal hidden, darker depths beneath. This piece is a bold meditation on the duality of faith and terror, where systems intended for connection and transcendence are entangled in violence and fear. The contrast between the delicate materiality of the carpet threads and the weight of the message creates an unsettling yet profoundly moving experience for the viewer.

This haunting mixed-media artwork confronts themes of conflict, identity, and societal scars through an intricate layering of materials and symbolism. The partially obscured figure emerges as the centerpiece, its gaze intense yet fragmented, with carpet threads methodically stitched across the surface. These threads...More→