Secular Table

Secular: The Journey of the Ants Sizes: 100x120 cm and 130x157 cm Secular depicts humanity's earthly journey and the burdens it carries with the mystical symbolism of ants. Starting from the temporal world that St. Augustine called "Hoc Saeculum", this work transforms the collision of the individual and society between the earthly order and the spiritual quest into a metaphor. The ants in the center of the painting are figures that are constantly moving, carrying and building. Each of them is a silent witness of the worldly responsibilities, conflicts and transformations that humanity has borne throughout history. However, these ants are not just workers carrying loads; At the same time, they appear as conscious beings who establish order and build the new by destroying the old. Their paths represent the complex and difficult processes in the construction of the secular order. In one corner of the painting, a figure appears with a bag in his hand, standing between two belts. This figure represents the place of secularism in the inner and social journey of the human being. He is caught between the past and the future; One foot is in the weight of the old order, and the other is stretched out towards innovation and freedom. The figure reminds us that secularism is not far away from us, but at the very center of our lives. The dripping waters symbolize the innovations that filter through the weight of the past and the inevitability of transformation. This order built by ants is not only a social system, but also an effort of consciousness to reach a higher stage. Organic details and interconnected paths imply that secularism is a process that evolves over time, rooted in human nature. Secular invites the viewer to the journey of ants. This journey is not only a building of order, but also a quest to confront one's own consciousness and discover the deep meaning of life. In every detail of the painting, the question resounds: "Which path will you follow? Is it an ant carrying a burden, or is it an individual establishing a new order?" * Secular: The Journey of Ants Dimensions: 100x120 cm and 130x157 cm Secular depicts humanity's earthly journey and the burdens carried along the way, expressed through the mystical symbolism of ants. This piece draws inspiration from Saint Augustine's concept of "Hoc Saeculum," the transient world, and transforms the collision between the worldly order and spiritual pursuits into a profound metaphor. At the heart of the painting, ants are portrayed as constantly moving, burdened yet constructive figures. Each ant symbolizes the silent witnesses of humanity's responsibilities, conflicts, and transformations throughout history. However, these ants are not merely laborers; they are conscious architects, dismantling the old to build the new. Their intricate paths represent the complex and arduous process of establishing a secular order. In one corner of the painting, a figure stands between two arches, holding a bag. This figure embodies secularism's place in the human journey, caught between the past and the future. With one foot in the weight of the old order and the other stepping toward freedom and renewal, this figure reminds us that secularism is not distant but an integral part of our daily lives. Dripping water signifies renewal and the inevitability of transformation. The order constructed by the ants is not only a societal system but also an effort to elevate consciousness to a higher plane. Organic details and interconnected pathways suggest that secularism is a process deeply rooted in human nature, evolving over time. Secular invites viewers to embark on the ants' journey. This is not merely a quest for order but a confrontation with one's consciousness and a search for the profound meaning of life. Every detail in the painting resonates with the question: "Which path will you choose? Will you be an ant bearing burdens or an individual forging a new order?"