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Shapely Religious Artwork

The Marussiac 'Virgin Mary of Slovakia Protector' is Organized Well

— October 19, 2011 — Art & Design
Slovakia has a very strong Christian tradition, which affects the society and culture, and the Marussiac 'Virgin Mary of Slovakia Protector' artwork aims to evoke these beliefs.

The Marussiac Virgin Mary of Slovakia Protector artwork is based on a simple concept: Is the Virgin Mary Slovakia's protector? The main idea of this artwork was first simulated using 3D computer equipment in the artist's apartment. The resulted artwork shows sculptures of the Virgin Mary drawn out to make the European borders of Slovakia. Marussiac aims to make a political statement with this outline. He also tries to symbolize the religious beliefs of the culture through outlining Slovakia with tiny Virgin Marys.

Always intriguing, this artwork by Marussiac is stunning and makes viewers think about the beliefs and political systems of Slovakia.
Trend Themes
1. Religious Artistic Interpretations - Artists experimenting with religious symbols and their artistic interpretations can present innovative artwork and challenge traditional beliefs, like Marussiac's 'Virgin Mary of Slovakia Protector'.
2. Political Statements Through Art - Artists conveying political statements through their artwork, like Marussiac's use of Slovakian borders with Virgin Mary symbolism, can create disruptive innovation by challenging social norms and expectations.
3. Exploring Cultural Beliefs Through Art - Exploring cultural beliefs through unique artistic interpretations, like Marussiac's use of Virgin Mary symbolism to represent Slovakia's Christian tradition, can generate disruptive innovation by questioning social values and traditions.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can leverage religious symbols and political statements in their artwork, like Marussiac's 'Virgin Mary of Slovakia Protector', to create innovative pieces that challenge traditional beliefs and inspire meaningful conversations.
2. Religious Institutions - Religious institutions can explore the use of religious symbols and artwork to represent cultural beliefs and political values, like Marussiac's 'Virgin Mary of Slovakia Protector', to connect with younger generations and create meaningful dialogues about social norms and beliefs.
3. Politics and Governance - Political and governing bodies can leverage innovative art pieces, like Marussiac's use of Slovakian borders with Virgin Mary symbolism, to inspire citizens to engage in meaningful dialogues about cultural beliefs, political values, and social norms, ultimately leading to positive societal transformations.
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