Fading Sanctuaries

This single edition mixed media artwork, measuring 15 x 20 inches, is presented on a custom-made stretched canvas. Crafted from Premium Fine Art Matte Canvas 410g/m2 and mounted on 1.5-inch thick wood, it offers an authentic gallery look. The Giclee printing, using Pigment ink, is designed to meet gallery and museum longevity requirements, ensuring the consistency of shades for up to 200 years.

The piece captures the essence of Montreal's shifting landscape, where the old and the new collide. It features a layered composition of various architectural elements, with buildings and intricate metal ornaments taking center stage. The absence of natural elements like trees draws the viewer's attention to the man-made environment.

This artwork poignantly reflects a reality in the city where churches, once the pillars of community and faith, are now being abandoned and sold off for financial gain. The fragmentation and overlapping of the structures symbolize the disintegration of tradition and the waning of religious faith in modern society. The complex interplay of architectural forms evokes a sense of loss and transformation, highlighting the tension between preserving history and embracing economic progress. This work serves as a visual commentary on the changing priorities within the city, where economic benefits often overshadow spiritual values, leaving a once deeply faithful community searching for new meanings in an increasingly secular world.