art and identity
Fun-da-men-tal.ism n. A usually religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and often intolerance of other views and opposition to secularism. Fundamentalism is based on but extends a traditional religion to include rigid precepts for thought and behavior.
You can't see it but there is a mirror behind the mesh. The hand with a stone is a reference to the proverb “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”,
You can't see it but there is a mirror behind the mesh. The hand with a stone is a reference to the proverb “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”,
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Then there are those that don't take the time to look in the mirror and see that they are in no position to judge others, or dictate to others how to live their lives.
so it is a kind of a complex piece really.
thanks for stopping by and asking.
I am really liking the political message .
Another great conceptual work!
love the PhOeNiX xx
Unfortunately, people who are trapped in this state of mind would never recognize or acknowledge the message. Sad.
thanks w.j and cynthia.
I really loved making this box and incorporating the oil on wood painting of the hand and the various elements.
I can't really remember lyn what inspired this piece. I think it was a number of events. Glad you are all enjoying exploring it.