'The Branding of Faith' Islam Christianity Judaism Religions Art by Rinaldo Frattolillo Fall 2010
The Branding of Faith, 2008
Wooden symbols wrapped in Caution tape on panel
27" x 60" x 5"
$25,000
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About the art
This sculpture tries to point out the influence of religion and it's symbols.
The symbols of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism were all made the same size, and covered in caution tape to make all aware of their volatility to each other, and to the world. These symbols (of religions) have spilled the blood of millions in the name of god. How is this to be ever understood ?
Artist Statement
My work is about counterpointing a word, a thought or a material,
in order to visualize an idea. It becomes the process of how that
idea will be executed, and I select mediums that will work for the
visual requirement. I use any combination of elements, from bronze
to belgian linen, corrugated steel, photography, realism, acrylic, wood, plastic, barbed wire, glass, granite etc. My approach to art is to have you realize that what you thought you observed has somehow changed, and to have you rethink it...usually in an ironic, controversial, or amusing way...
