The Salvation of All Souls!
This is the third piece of a three-part artwork that was displayed at the 1992 two-man art show Siege took place at the Museum of Modern Art. The triangular structure and composition that represents the pictograph symbol Ninda (food), contains three main visual elements. The central triangle was made out of mixing rough sawdust and sand. The three sides depict the three primary colors and the pictograph symbol of a bird (Khu). The central images are surrounded by dark cosmos made of soft sawdust. The broken triangle symbolizes the continuous attempts to distance spirituality from life while the bird represents the holy spirit that has been somewhat alienated from our current materialistic reality.
This artwork expresses that not only cities could be besieged but also our souls, which are our last fortress of solitude (privacy). This artwork is once again another depiction of the artist’s condemnation of war and cruel brutality against innocent civilians worldwide. Aside from politics, art in many ways is like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which asserts various rights for all people, but through caring and sharing beauty! Thus, art matters.
Soul Siege 1992
Acrylic, Sawdust, and Sand on Canvas
Measurements: 39.4 x 31.5 Inches | 80
x 100 Cm
Shavie’ Private Collection1992
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