HAF 46: peace healing magic
“The thought I had in mind whilst painting this: the earth will never die, but the humans will if we continue to live in our separate bubbles. Divide and rule still seems to be the game for governments and religions. I fear that time is running out.” Steve Judges, France
HAF 46: peace healing magic show consists of 14 Artists from around the globe, each sharing their art and their stories. Raksasa Malaya, Targo Youwan Istanto, Imam Sucahyo from Indonesia; Steve Judges of France and Andrew Reach of USA, share featured art narratives specific to their culture and world.
Raksasa Malaya, Indonesia
“Giant” 2006 Acrylic, pencil, on canvas. 120x120cm.
“The appearance of the giant, especially in the Javanese puppet story, is often being depicted as a frightening figure that holds the power of trickery and mockery. But not in this case of Raksasa’s painting titled ‘Giant’ (2006). With this, he portrays this mythical creature as a protector instead. Hugging the figures that resembles humans, the giant rest them on its chest and hide those weak from the rain of fires that burning in the sky. Green, brown, and blue are the colors that reminds us about the great mother earth. A composition that will leaves the composition that will leaves the observer a unique sense of warmth. In this context, the giant could be interpreted as a disaster that may result from the nature. However, nature will also act as a healer for those who believe.” RM
Steve Judges, France
“Drones”
For me one of the most despicable forms of warfare. The future I see will contain more and more of these devices which will become increasingly sophisticated. What disturbs me so much about these is the distance put between the operator and the victim. In essence turning killing and maiming into a computer game. We see ourselves as evolved intelligent beings, yet never before in the history of man have there been more conflicts happening on at the same time
Imam Sucahyo, Indonesia
“Just Walk” 2014
This antlered figure with its hefty shoulders. He wanted to tell us that no matter how hard life could be, we should not give up on it. Only by embracing the good and the bad, a fruitful journey could be achieved by the end of the journey. Despite the unbearable pains, one has to learn to accept the burden and walk gracefully with its heavy antlers.
Targo Youwan Istanto, Indonesia
“Monalitargo”
Where your heart?? Where the taste was gone?? Take a life like cut threads.!!! Prayer was unable to reduce feelings of sadness, tears and suffering of war… Oh..lord… Oh lord.. Why..why.. But I believe you …someday God is going to answer all them with his own way.
Andrew Reach, USA
“The victims of war weigh heavily on me. I feel helpless. What can I do? I can make art. I choose to make a statement of hope for a better future where war has been replaced with love. The work ‘March of Humanity’ tells a simple story. A violent vortex of energy focuses on a cold mechanical cylinder at the center representing the military industrial complex. Peaceful beings of my imagination I call Whimsies trapped inside this violent center are escaping the vortex. Like musical notes in a symphony, they emerge reborn in brilliant colors. With freedom comes the ability of all of us to reach our greatest potential.” -AR
