This painting tries a create a new interpretation of this sacred narrative by trying to shine a light - so to speak - on classic sacred iconography, contrasting the traditional lantern with the screen, to explore how technology alters our relationship to the divine and the suffering of others. Where devotional art historically invited deep, unmediated contemplation, this reinterprets the sacred narrative to examine modern voyeurism. It asks whether our obsession with recording everything, distances us from authentic spiritual engagement, transforming a moment of profound sacred consequence into passive content, or brings us closer and opens the the message to the masses inviting dialog and engagement.
100cm x 70cm | Oil on Canvas
Comes with a custom signature gilded frame and free delivery
This painting tries a create a new interpretation of this sacred narrative by trying to shine a light - so to speak - on classic sacred iconography, contrasting the traditional lantern with the screen, to explore how technology alters our relationship to the divine and the suffering of others. Where devotional art historically invited deep, unmediated contemplation, this reinterprets the sacred narrative to examine modern voyeurism. It asks whether our obsession with recording everything, distances us from authentic spiritual engagement, transforming a moment of profound sacred consequence into passive content, or brings us closer and opens the the message to the masses inviting dialog and engagement.
100cm x 70cm | Oil on Canvas
Comes with a custom signature gilded frame and free delivery