'Silent Prayer'

 

 

History is a form of human consciousness, yet not every story can be passed down intact from one generation to the next. For the artist, history does not always offer a source of pride or inspiration. Learning about one’s ancestors may evoke courage, optimism, or a sense of connection to the past. However, history can also carry sadness, anger, and trauma, shaping how later generations understand themselves and respond to the world around them.

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The artist believes that uncovering historical truths requires wisdom and sensitivity. It is not only a matter of revealing what happened, but also of considering which stories should be passed down, which might remain untold, and when the time is right to share them.

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Growing up with few stories about her ancestors, the artist has attempted to reconstruct her family’s past through information gathered from sources beyond her own family. This absence has led her to wonder whether the silence itself might hold meaning. Perhaps her predecessors hoped to provide future generations with better lives, allowing them to move forward without carrying the weight of a history that was not always easy to bear or understand.

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Despite the gaps in her family’s history, one practice has endured across generations: the tradition of worship and prayer. Neither her ancestors nor her parents abandoned these rituals. To the artist, the burning candle symbolizes life, carrying the prayers and hopes of earlier generations toward those who follow. Although the stories of her family’s past may have been lost or left untold, their prayers continue. Across generations, they preserve a shared hope for a better future.