By Reiko Matsuda
This is my artwork influenced by the
Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, because this depicts my mind landscape when I
visited and study about the art of Grand Mosque.
Firstly, the blue flower of each corner
follows the technique of arabesque. This expresses Islam and Islamic Art. In
addition, each flower has only 4 petals, which also expresses the cross of
Christianity. Therefore, the blue flower shows the harmony of Islam and
Christianity, that is, peace. Also, the color used, Blue, emphasizes this peace
and tranquility.
Secondly, the angel’s wing expresses the
conversation with angel. The reason I painted is whenever I am praying I always
feel that to pray is very similar to receiving the inspiration from angel just
like the prophet’s revelation from Archangel Gabriel. This is the main point of
prayer, so this is painted in the center.
Thirdly, the green ivy on the upper and
lower shows nature. The small red circle between moons shows sun. Therefore,
the green ivy, moon, and sun represent nature and standing on earth.
Finally, this painting is asymmetric. The
asymmetry shows the respect to Islamic thought and art as well as nature and
science. The black shows the universe, in addition, when praying we close our
eyes. Therefore, this painting message (or concept) is that the prayer looks like the
action lighting dark place.
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The message about Islam and Peace
Through this painting, I would like to
tell that the prayer is not asking God something but remembering God and
ourselves with compassion and gratitude. This painting is exactly the landscape
of my prayer with nature.
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Biography
Reiko MATSUDA
Born in the countryside of Japan. Bred
near the grandfather’s house, a local Japanese temple. Love religious art.
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