Centripetal Force.... movement empowered by the Divine

Art Journal #8 - Re Statement

My work is an expression of my belief that there is no separation between heaven and earth. A backdrop of uneven textures and vivid illustrations of celestial imageries complete the whole concept.  The essence of my subjects reflects naivete, searching for perfection in the midst of harsh realities.  Thus, my Art intends to remind us to stay connected with our Maker and in the process rise beyond our brokenness and find the true meaning of Life.

CAMELUS

A Camel through a needle's eye
Believe and do not falter
with Yahweh nothing is impossible

Shrunken to fit an Angel's palm
Laden with woes and desolation
with Yahweh no load is unbearable

Thirst not for water
But for wisdom and the Spirit
with Yahweh your life is made meaningful

The endurance of the Camelus is from within
That's why they survive the desert's fury
with Yahweh your strength is invincible

with Yahweh alone...

BROKEN VESSEL

For by His Cross alone the world can be healed
A broken vessel then we are no more...

Heal not with your hand but with your heart
Draw not the healing from your own, but from the heavens...

The brokenness that we possess can only mend
If partaken with the brokenness of one another...

ESSENCE

What is the essence of who you are?

Do you traverse the skies endowed with metallic wings?

A faceless creature dressed in profanity

Serving underneath the shadow of self -filled desires.....

And once your feet touches the earthly terrain

Disguised with grandiose elegance

Untouched with reality

You are filled with disgust at those who can't keep up.....

Glittering gold

Carat woven silver lining

Envelopes your blackened metamorphosed soul

Is this who you really are?

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Or are you a relentless servant of the universe?

Spirited with fiery passion

Who labors faithfully, genuinely — in love

And soars the sky with wings that propel you from within...

ASCEND

Ascend to the heavens;

surga, cielo, cer, himmel, niebo, langit, 

raj, cer, naiu, tengoku, nebesa, 

parajse, taivas, speir, ka'an, izulu...

Dream for perfection

fall short 

and you have achieved excellence.

Fear not, for haloed beings will be your guide;

andil, engel, enkeli, ange, ingel, angyal, 

malaikat, melek, engjell, malaika,

angyles, angelo, giallican, engil, anghel...

ARABIC PALETTE

"One hundred and seventy one days in Abu Dhabi... truly a taste of dates and smell of camels, unbearable heat followed by the unforgiving fog, not to mention the insanity of being outside my comfort zone. But I never stopped being an artist. These new experiences raised my creative persona to a new level. Discovery after discovery, my angels evolved into haloes, mourning yet joyful. Rekindling my original stroke to a blend of new hues and tones. 

We then shall continue to soar..."

REST

Be at peace...

only then you will be able to listen

for in silence your soul thirsts for wisdom

for in tranquility your heart embraces the truth

and in serenity you will grow in love...

JOURNEY

Dream...

and a journey filled with impossibilities will commence

Soar...

and like the angels you shall grow wings

Sail...

and the wind will steer where you wish to go

then shall you be blessed with miracles of this journey,

this journey called Life...

CAST

Above all wisdom...

we were cast in this life

with a purpose beyond knowledge

to fall, rise up and hope

to understand, believe and hold on to faith

to grow, serve and to love...