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We were at our house while the earthquake happened. It's noon. The temperature shows 25C degrees. It's summer. Roses smell beautiful. I'm writing daily events. We're kilometres away from our house. I'm in Akçay where I currently live. We left our house because of the earthquake. The place we stand is seashore. I hope we
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We are living far away from our houses in the seashore, Akçay. At noon we eat and go to our rooms. We came here in winter and now we are in summer. Summer is beautiful and we're happy, we little bit grieved our traumas about earthquake. Weather is 25 Celsius degrees. We are surrounded by
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She wrote: I’m looking at emptiness from the window. In front of me there is emptiness and at my back there are pains. At my left and right there are windows. I’m in a huge gap. I don’t know what to do or what is going to happen. The season is autumn, and winter is coming.
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This woman told me that this is a drawing of her neighbor telling her the news that her friend was dead. It’s a remarkable drawing. The gestures of the two women are so full with the emotions. One bringing the bad news and the other standing stunned motionless. Notice neither of them have hands--- they are
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35cm x 27cm (14” x 11”) Charcoal from Joan’s Body on Paper 2016 These four charcoal drawings depict single trees, each rendered on handmade paper using charcoal created from the burned branches of Jeanne d’Arc. The very material of the drawings holds the memory of the tree itself, transforming loss into creation. Each tree stands alone, both fragile
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35cm x 27cm (14” x 11”) Charcoal from Joan’s Body on Paper 2016 These four charcoal drawings depict single trees, each rendered on handmade paper using charcoal created from the burned branches of Jeanne d’Arc. The very material of the drawings holds the memory of the tree itself, transforming loss into creation. Each tree stands alone, both fragile
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35cm x 27cm (14” x 11”) Charcoal from Joan’s Body on Paper 2016 These four charcoal drawings depict single trees, each rendered on handmade paper using charcoal created from the burned branches of Jeanne d’Arc. The very material of the drawings holds the memory of the tree itself, transforming loss into creation. Each tree stands alone, both fragile
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35cm x 27cm (14” x 11”) Charcoal from Joan’s Body on Paper 2016 These four charcoal drawings depict single trees, each rendered on handmade paper using charcoal created from the burned branches of Jeanne d’Arc. The very material of the drawings holds the memory of the tree itself, transforming loss into creation. Each tree stands alone, both fragile
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187cm x 187cm (74” x 74”) Oil on Linen 2016 In Listening Close, Jeanne d’Arc stands as a sage among her younger kin, sharing the wisdom of survival amidst devastation. Though burnt and lifeless, she remains steadfast—an ancient sentinel passing down knowledge to the younger generation that surrounds her. The younger trees lean in, listening intently, their forms
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91cm x 76cm (36” x 30”) Oil on Canvas 2024 These two paintings, celebrate not just a physical place but the profound, elemental beauty of Ireland’s natural world, where land, sea, and sky engage in a constant dialogue, day and night. Never static, never dull, the North Atlantic captivates with its infinite variations, ensuring that no two moments
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91cm x 76cm (36” x 30”) Oil on Canvas 2024 These two paintings, celebrate not just a physical place but the profound, elemental beauty of Ireland’s natural world, where land, sea, and sky engage in a constant dialogue, day and night. Never static, never dull, the North Atlantic captivates with its infinite variations, ensuring that no two moments
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132cm x 107cm (52” x 42”) Oil on Canvas 2019 This painting presents an intimate and visceral portrayal of the Thaipusam ritual, capturing the piercing of a devotee’s body in close detail. The composition draws the viewer’s eye to the moment when a man, with focused determination, slides a sharp needle into a roll of skin pulled taut.
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This painting captures the annual Thaipusam ritual pilgrimage as it unfolds in urban Singaporean. The scene juxtaposes ancient devotion with urban cities, creating a narrative of tradition navigating contemporary life. Male devotees are depicted with their bodies pierced by meter-long needles, a testament to their spiritual endurance and commitment. Alongside them, women carry milk pots
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109cm x 198cm (43” x 78”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2014 Twilight Pujas also a red painting, and Morning Pujas with yellow and blue water, capture the serene and timeless ritual of evening and morning pujas along the Ganga. Women are portrayed immersed in their devotional practices—gestures reverent and deliberate. The scenes emanates a quiet strength, celebrating the
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114cm x 182cm (45” x 72”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2014 Twilight Pujas also a red painting, and Morning Pujas with yellow and blue water, capture the serene and timeless ritual of evening and morning pujas along the Ganga. Women are portrayed immersed in their devotional practices—gestures reverent and deliberate. The scenes emanates a quiet strength, celebrating the
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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.
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152cm x 170cm (60” x 67”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2016 Crash captures the poignant juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, focusing on women performing morning pujas along the River Ganga—a ritual deeply rooted in centuries-old practices. However, these rituals now unfold against the backdrop of significant environmental and urban transformations. The sacred river, revered as the "Mother of
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