Description: A symbolic protest piece exploring the entanglement of superstition, power, and deception. A desiccated bird-like form lies trapped in a green prayer bead strand, while a snake coils nearby — evoking the paradox of sacredness used as a vessel of control.
At first glance, the sculpture presents a striking contrast between sanctity and threat. The green prayer beads — typically a symbol of peace, devotion, and faith — sit alongside a coiled red snake, a timeless emblem of deception and danger. At the center lies a dried, brittle form resembling a bird or sacrificial body, caught between these opposing forces — a metaphor for human purity ensnared by manipulated symbols.
Crafted from raw, natural materials, the piece exudes an earthy stillness. Yet, through sharp contrasts of color and shape, it stirs unease and reflection. This is not merely a critique of religious artifacts, but a broader reflection on how faith can be weaponized, and how meaning is lost when devotion is co-opted by deceit
