Unity Through Symbolism

I interpreted the theme “From the Eye to the Hand” by exploring the ethical and spiritual perception of the Hand of Hamsa.  The Hamsa Hand is commonly seen worldwide, it transcends all cultural boundaries, embraces various religions and is beneficial today as it was in ancient times, where it is used as a symbol of protection against negativity.  It is a universal sign of divine protection, power and strength that dates to ancient Mesopotamia.  The Eye and Hand throughout the world are powerfully intertwined with enriching spiritual life.  For example, in Islam It is perceived as the Hand of Fatima, where it gives divine protection.  In Jewish religion The Hand of Miriam reminds the wearer to remember to praise God.  In Christian religion The Hand of Mary protects women ensuring healthy pregnancies. 
Each religion is true to its’ own nature and moral integrity. However, they all interpret and capture their ethical and spiritual perception in different ways. Which leads me to believe that there is not one absolute way of seeing.
Seeing and Creating is powerfully intertwined for me as an artist.  In the woods where I walk there is a spiritual connection between each tree in how they enrich the other in the process, here we have a symbiotic relationship.  The drawing: Unity Through Symbolism is made with Blackwing Pearl Palomino pencils on Hot Pressed, Acid Free, 300g/m Watercolour paper.
My journey in creating this piece of artwork from perception to creation involved using my daughter’s eye and hand.  I considered how I could interpret these ideas in terms of sincerity and humility. The process involved observing and recording the eye and hand in the form of sketches and photographs, translating these into a piece of artwork where the eye and hand are in harmony. The process allowed me to explore and see clearly the “seeing and creating” as an intertwined spiritual process.

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