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Agia | A Prayer for Earth

Thea van Schalkwyk Agia A Prayer for Earth Triptych

Triptych | Mixed media on canvas |120 x 180 cm – left panel 120 x 40 cm, centre panel 120 x 100 cm, right panel 120 x 40 cm

You are invited to view the above artwork image.

What do you see? Yes, chaos – not a pretty picture! This is our beloved Earth.

Agia – A Prayer for Earth decries the heartbreaking state of our precious planet – our only home.

This is the result of humankind’s neglect and selfishness, climate change, geo-societal crises and senseless geo-political power plays – to name only a few.

Agia is Greek for ‘altar’. Altarpieces in churches, cathedrals and museums inspired this piece.

This vernacular plea or prayer invites you to engage in visual meditation, spiritual thought, honest introspection and contemplation.

Let your visual meditation begin. I am only guiding your eye and thoughts.

 

In your visual mind, consider:

Chaos
Climate Change
Armageddon
Wildfires
Flooding
Drought
Earthquakes
Famine
Food Security
Migration
Unemployment
Mental Health
Melting Icebergs
Super El Niño

Pollution
Senseless Violence, Wars and Conflict
Senseless Geo-political power play
Humankind’s Selfishness
Diminishing Wildlife
Diminishing Oceanic Life
Deforestation
Diminishing Birds
Lesser Bees
Warming Oceans
Diminishing Fresh Water

Earth’s Oxygen

Economic Hardship
Deep Fake News
Misinformation
Hacking
Abuse
Doom-scrolling
Anxiety
Inept Leadership Incompetence
Hopelessness
AI
Poor Judgment
Waste
Struggles

Think about other impacting elements.

Now consider:

Mindset
Lifestyle
Humility
Gratitude
Welfare
Happy Community
Awareness
Understanding
Competent Leaders
Hope
Peace
Future

Earth’s Oxygen

Conservation
Protection
Love
Sustainable Forestation
Thriving Natural World
Food Security
Learning
Innovation
Vision
Co-exist

Survive

Job Creation
Entrepreneurship
Collective Thinking
Critical Thinking
Action
Clarity
Footprint
Empowerment
Effort
Prosperity
New Trajectory
Solutions

Take a deep breath. Perhaps consider your footprint?

Thea van Schalkwyk Agia A Prayer for Earth Triptych

Detail of Agia | A Prayer for Earth

Artwork price: ZAR 25 000.00

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