Vani Hidayatur Rahman
Peacemaker #2, 2016
Acrylic on Canvas
100 x 140 cm
SOLD
J "Peacemaker #2" is a visual homage and elaboration of the famous line, "The pen is mightier than the sword." Battles are often fought and won in the name of peace, violence often used to bring harmony and restitution. However, the true might is in the pen, or in the articulation of thought. With one word, we can defeat our enemies and bring back order and tranquility. Vani portrays this in the introduction of the origami crane in his work, a symbol of hope and peace. The origami crane hovers above the tip of the pen, as if working together to bring about hope and repose in whatever the pen writes.