Robert van de Graaf
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Oil on linen (Alu frame) / 70 x 70 x 4,5 cm / 2019 - 2020
This work is part of the series 'Silence and The City' (2019 - 2020).
‘Silence and The City’ is inspired by New York City and the search for contemplation and inner silence in everyday life, about finding meaning in life and the connection of the spiritual world with everyday life.
When walking through New York City I was struck by the contrast of these silent places, like this church (St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church), and the vibrant life rushing by. I like to think about these churches as houses of silence and light. I find it interesting that the high-rise buildings are built in a much later period than the church and seem to embrace the house of silence. It almost feels like a sort of utopian island within the city, where the promise for, and the longing to, the light and answers about our destination is kept in the middle of our daily lives. In the painting it is not about religion as an institute, but rather about its philosophy to become better persons, develop ourselves and move closer to the light.
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