The Journey of the Faith
The Journey on the Trail of Islamic Architecture No.2 by Thidarat Chantachua
The Journey on the Trail of Islamic Architecture No.2 (2016) by Thidarat ChantachuaArt Centre Silpakorn University
Threads that represent fragility and intricacy are used to create meticulous patterns. Once combined, these patterns can be composed as architecture with religious significance.
The delicate quality of each thread hand embroidered by the artist depicts the faith of religious practitioners who unite as one strong unit.
The dark background accentuates the brightness and details of the embroidered threads that resemble flower patterns.
As the delicate embroidery patterns are adjacent to straight lines, a solid and strong foundation is established.
The Journey on the Trail of Islamic Architecture No.2 (2016) by Thidarat ChantachuaArt Centre Silpakorn University
With selected few colors, the embroidery patterns appear harmonious and powerful.
Each thin thread brings about both physical and abstract connections similar to the faith presented in The Journey on the Trail of Islamic Architecture No.2
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