
Brandon Sadler USA, 1986
167.6 x 120 cm
This assemblage painting presents an abandoned altar layered with prayers and offerings, reflecting themes of faith, spirituality, and the uncertainty surrounding divine presence. It contemplates the ownership of one’s spirituality and shifts the focus from defining God to recognizing the individual’s role in the spiritual journey. Incorporating salvaged materials sourced from local warehouses, the artwork merges aged and new elements, including old window glass, LED lamp and hand-printed woodblocks, creating a harmonious visual narrative. The paper components are inspired by Senjafuda, traditional Japanese votive slips, treated to evoke a sense of time and connection to ancient practices. The piece suggests that perhaps the one we seek is already present, just on the other side of the door, guiding us toward awareness and helping us find the Way.
这件装置性绘画以一座荒弃的祭坛为载体,堆叠着层层祷文与供品,折射出信仰、灵性及神明存在不确定性的永恒命题。作品质疑灵性归属的固有认知,将焦点从对「神」的界定转向觉知个体在精神求索中的主体性。艺术家从本地仓库打捞旧窗玻璃、LED灯管与手工木刻版等材料,通过新老媒介的交织重构,形成一种和谐的视觉叙事。纸质元素受日本传统祈愿物「千社札」启发,经做旧处理唤醒与古老仪式的精神连结。整件作品暗示着:或许我们追寻的存在从未缺席,祂就在门扉的另一侧——引领觉知,照见归途。