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"Prophet Motif"

 

1994 210 X 150cm.
From Konya, Turkey. Natural dyed, handwoven, handspun wool . Editions of 5. Weaver   Iraz Akdeniz

Prophet Motif has a field of dollar signs, an adaption of a traditional Armenian hook motif used to ward off the evil eye, surrounded by a border of green hands. The Latin inscription "Cadit Quaestio" ( the question falls) questions the relation between motives in religion, art and money.

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