127cm x 150cm (50” x 59”)
Oil on Linen Canvas 2012
In the painting titled Belief I try to captivate the viewer with a monochromatic red palette amplifying the intensity and depth of its theme. Set in the vastness of the ocean, it features a procession of women immersed in water, their gestures reflecting reverence and devotion. At the forefront, one woman stands resolute, her hands clasped together as she moves forward, embodying a sense of purpose and leadership. Behind her, a collective of women engages in varied acts of prayer—some delicately cup the ocean waves against their faces, drawing an intimate connection between themselves and the surrounding waters.
The women, absorbed in their spiritual rituals, seem to defy the distractions of modern life. They decline the allure of competitive consumerism, embracing instead a profound devotion that connects them to something greater than the tangible world. The painting poses a poignant question: how does belief endure in a world increasingly shaped by cynicism and scientific rationality? Belief invites viewers to reflect on the enduring power of faith and the choices that define human connection to the ineffable.