Prayer is an act of deep concentration, often requiring repetition to reach a meditative state. Like the rhythmic counting of rosary beads during prayer, the repetitive motion of embroidery allows the mind to achieve such concentration.
Spirituality and faith can manifest through icons, talismans, and sacred artefacts, weaving connections between humans and the divine. In
1922, a meticulously carved and decorated cross-shaped mirror case was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb —an ankh, a symbol of life and rebirth. The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph representing the balance between life and death, which is the key to eternal life, accessed through death. Inspired by the 14th-century B.C. artefact, my embroidered ankh —soft like a pillow— becomes a votive offering to the divine. This piece aims to initiate a return to the ancient sense of sacredness, today veiled by contemporary lifestyles when objects served as powerful vessels of profound significance.
