powerful wall art

Armenian households decorate their entrances with a powerful talisman believed to attract positive energies while protecting the house from evil forces. Called Daghdghan, these ancient amulets of good fortune are the main inspiration for Shahe Harutyunyan's newest collection. Working with ceramic, the artisan crafts this cultural ornament in a green glaze associated with renewal, enriching the natural clay geometric details all around the design. In addition, a jute cord suspends two charms and serves as the cord for hanging the ornament anywhere in your home.

Armenian households decorate their entrances with a powerful talisman believed to attract positive energies while protecting the house from evil forces. Called Daghdghan, these ancient amulets of good fortune are the main inspiration for Shahe Harutyunyan's newest collection. Working with ceramic, the artisan crafts this stunning ornament in a vibrant red glaze associated with courage, enriching the natural clay and geometric details contrasting the design. A jute cord suspends two charms along the bottom edge and is included to hanging above your door or anywhere in your home.

A beautiful image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, is set over pinewood with the decoupage technique for a majestic cross that is a powerful symbol of faith and devotion. With exquisite floral and angel motifs, this decorative accent is crafted by hand from a design by artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez and comes with an iron loop hanger to display on the wall.

This intriguing wall sculpture from Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo Taylor conveys a powerful message. "Life is full of ups and downs--when you fall, don't remain there; when you are up, help others who are down", says the artisan. The piece is carved of native hardwood and painted by hand.

This stunning wall art features a pomegranate crafted from an array of traditional Armenian motifs, meticulously created in ceramic, framed in a lustrous walnut wood. Adorn your space with this unique and captivating creation, a true testament to the artisan's talent and creativity. In Armenian culture, pomegranates hold deep symbolic meaning and are considered a significant cultural and religious symbol. Pomegranates are often associated with fertility, abundance, and prosperity. They are seen as a representation of life, renewal, and the continuity of generations. The vibrant red colour of the pomegranate is also closely connected to vitality, passion, and the Armenian national identity. In Armenian traditions, pomegranates are commonly featured in various rituals, celebrations, and art forms, serving as a powerful symbol of cultural heritage and spiritual significance.

"This sculpture represents the way to keep forgiving each other, loving each other, and to be at peace with yourself, because we are all brothers," explains Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah, conveying this vision in his superbly hand-carved relief panel.

"I is inspired by the turmoil of the world, which is completely uncertain, which causes unrest and difficulties for all countries, Where each party shows a high sense of ego and feels the most right, without realizing it.

"We are all brothers and sisters in this world. There should be no such thing as enmity. In the Hindu sloka verses, the Wedadikatan Sloka — "Wasumdhwam Kutumbhaka" — means let's sit together and shake hands looking for a way to an agreement to achieve world peace."

The artist continues, "The way to make peace for the common good in society and the world is to mediate, to sit down together to find the best solution for problems, and to solve them for the sake of mutual peace and the world. My hope is that all people can respect each other to avoid hostility and injustice in life and society.

"We must forgive and love one another in order to achieve peace. We are all brothers and sisters in this world where there should be no such thing as hatred.

"Love and peace are powerful concepts that inevitably go hand in hand, because one does not exist without the other."

A pomegranate made from diverse geometric motifs is the main protagonist of Shahe Harutyunyan's newest artwork. The artisan works with ceramic to create this wall art's central element, choosing a palette of green, red, turquoise and blue hues to enhance each little detail. As the final touch, an exquisite walnut wood frame with contrasting matte finishes the piece. In Armenian culture, pomegranates hold deep symbolic meaning and are considered a significant cultural and religious symbol. Pomegranates are often associated with fertility, abundance, and prosperity. They are seen as a representation of life, renewal, and the continuity of generations. The vibrant red colour of the pomegranate is also closely connected to vitality, passion, and the Armenian national identity. In Armenian traditions, pomegranates are commonly featured in various rituals, celebrations, and art forms, serving as a powerful symbol of cultural heritage and spiritual significance.

This stunning wall art features a pomegranate crafted from an array of traditional Armenian motifs, meticulously created in ceramic. This unqique artwork is framed in a lustrous walnut wood including a contrasting matte frame, offsetting the beautiful pallette of brown, teal and ochre. Adorn your space with this unique and captivating creation, a true testament to the artisan's talent and creativity. In Armenian culture, pomegranates hold deep symbolic meaning and are considered a significant cultural and religious symbol. Pomegranates are often associated with fertility, abundance, and prosperity. They are seen as a representation of life, renewal, and the continuity of generations. The vibrant red colour of the pomegranate is also closely connected to vitality, passion, and the Armenian national identity. In Armenian traditions, pomegranates are commonly featured in various rituals, celebrations, and art forms, serving as a powerful symbol of cultural heritage and spiritual significance.

Ghana's Kobina Asmah designs a truly mesmerizing wall art featuring a handmade and hand-painted ceramic relief accent that represents the bronze bust of Nigerian Queen Idia. The exquisite motif makes a beautiful contrast against the sese wood frame and mat in black and white. This impressive decorative accent with an antique finish blends impeccable artistry with cultural significance and will be the focal point of any space.

Carrying on the tradition of pre-Hispanic textiles, Peru's David Laura Zanabria creates this vibrant tapestry. He works on a traditional loom with wool hand-weave this tapestry, which features a colorful geometric zigzag with hummingbird patterns. For the artist, hummingbirds carry a very powerful spiritual significance. White fringe dangles from the bottom of this tapestry.