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Edifices of Faith
Edifices of Faith
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Artist: Anurag Anand
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 39 x 27 inches (99.06 × 68.58 cm)
Year: 2025
Edifices of Faith is a contemplative visual meditation on the multifaceted nature of belief. Executed in acrylic on canvas, the work draws upon both symbolic narrative and abstract expression to explore how faith is experienced, as a journey, an aspiration, a questioning, and a surrender. Rich in metaphor and layered with meaning, this composition invites viewers to reflect on the evolving and deeply personal dimensions of spiritual pursuit.
At the heart of the painting is a trail of footprints, gently leading toward a temple form. These imprints represent the individual's path toward faith, sometimes firm, sometimes fading, always in motion. They serve as subtle reminders of human seeking, the hesitant or resolute steps that mark one's spiritual progress. The temple, rendered in stylized geometry, stands as a metaphor for sacred space, symbolizing sanctuary, tradition, and the aspirational destination of belief.
Floating through the middle of the composition is a ship, gently sailing across the canvas. It suggests the fluid and often uncertain journey of the spiritual self. Unlike the stable form of the temple, the ship connotes motion, exploration, and transience, reminding the viewer that faith, for many, is not a fixed endpoint but a voyage of continual discovery. This element introduces a dynamic counterpoint to the otherwise anchored architectural forms, expanding the emotional and philosophical reach of the painting. Above, a radiant trishul (trident) hovers in the sky, a potent symbol of divine power and presence in Hindu iconography. Placed in the celestial realm, the trishul serves as an abstraction of the divine, unattainable yet omnipresent, offering protection, direction, and cosmic balance. It imbues the painting with spiritual gravity, suggesting that while the earthly path may be uncertain, there is always a higher order that guides and transcends it.
Rendered in Anand’s signature stylized idiom, the composition blends flat forms, layered textures, and a balanced color palette to create a contemplative yet visually engaging work. The visual restraint allows the symbolism to resonate more deeply, offering space for viewers to bring their own interpretations and spiritual narratives into dialogue with the artwork. Edifices of Faith exemplifies Anurag Anand’s capacity to merge personal philosophy with visual storytelling. It is a poignant reflection on the strength, fragility, and transformation of belief, expressed with nuance, grace, and spiritual intelligence.
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