“Procession” is dominated by two women – one masked and one completely without facial features – who stand beneath a vaulted ceiling. We have the impression that they are in some religious structure – a common trope in this artist’s works – but because Raffic’s collage technique combines elements from images of mosques, churches and Hindu temples, it is impossible to discern exactly what kind of sacred space they inhabit. Details from the women’s dress and jewelry suggests that they belong to one of India’s adivasi or tribal communities. Paraphernalia from Indian folk art traditions, including puppets, pots and the “dummy” horse, sit off to the left of the pair, while a portion of a richly decorated Hindu processional vehicle is visible behind them. An additional interesting feature, characteristic of Raffic’s sensibilities, is the fusion of more classically Western cherubs and heralds as well as stained glass with more distinctly Eastern elements, such as the inset medallion in the ceiling, the scalloped portsls in the balcony windows, and the finely carved pillars.
Artist Biography
Raffic has exhibited throughout India and internationally. He works extensively with collage and his collages are included in a number of international art collections. His work more »
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