Keywords
Interfaith
Interfaith Art
Sikh
Sikh Art
Partition
Artistic Identity
Religious Identity
Religious Boundaries
Religious Difference
Religion
Pluralism
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Abstract
This paper explores the paintings of Sikh artist Arpana Caur. She creates works of art that draw upon motifs from different religions to foster unique interfaith spaces. Her bold and bright strokes of color both illuminate memories of cultural trauma and celebrate religious dedication. She depicts powerful images of boundary and unity, love and harm, and violence and safety. Most of all, Caur’s paintings illustrate this vital theme: respect the beauty of difference.References
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