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Artist:Arfa Ajaz
Theme\Title: Seeding Justice 
2023

Medium/ Materials: Digital Art
Size: 11 x 17 Inches
Composition: Asymmetrical -Vertical
Details/Styles: Surrealism/Abstract Art
Technique: 2D Digital Painting/ Photo Painting


A symbol of several significant moments in history and still significant today, the peace sign represents calmness, feeling grounded, or rational thinking.The peace sign has been used as a symbol of transformative power, reparative justice, and seeding justice. It is also an abstract and surrealist image that has been used in art to explore the idea of inner peace. The black-eyed susan is a flower that is often associated with the peace sign because it represents hope and healing.

Others see the peace sign as a transformative symbol, representative of metamorphosis and change. This may be due to its resemblance to a butterfly, which is often seen as a symbol of transformation thanks to its own metamorphosis from caterpillar to stunning insect. Whatever its meaning may be to each individual, there is no doubt that the peace sign remains an important symbol in our world today.

The peace sign has been used as a life-changing event for many people. It can be seen as a cathartic event, metamorphic event, or mind-blowing event. All over the world, in both myth and art, the butterfly is seen as a symbol of transformation and change, thanks to its metamorphosis from a wormy caterpillar to a stunning insect with vividly colored wings.

Change is hard, but it's necessary if we want to see a more just and equal society.Embrace transformation and growth with butterfly. Make changes, find new beginnings, and experience growth with butterfly. Representing freedom and a powerful beacon of growth and new beginnings, our butterfly charm is the perfect way to signify change, rebirth and resurrection in your life.

The hand can also be a symbol of healing and reparative justice. For example, the Black-Eyed Susan is a flower that has been associated with seeding justice and transformative power. In the art world, hands are often used in surrealist or abstract paintings to convey a sense of movement or energy.The hand is one of the most frequently symbolized parts of the human body. It can represent strength and power, as well as generosity and hospitality.

However, the hand can also be a powerful tool for transformation and healing. For example, in some works of art, the hand may be used to represent something that is beyond our understanding or that is not entirely real.The hand can also be seen as an abstract or surrealist symbol. In this context, it represents the power of human connection and communication. It can be used to express ideas about love, hope and unity.It is also an abstract and surrealist image that has been used in art to explore the idea of inner peace. In conclusion, the hand is a complex symbol that can mean different things in different contexts. Whether it is being used as a gesture of peace or power, the hand is an important
part of our human experience.

Surrealism is one of the most famous art movements in history. The usefulness of unusual images and concepts characterizes it. Surrealists believe that the subconscious mind is more powerful than the conscious mind and can create art that is more imaginative and interesting than traditional art. Salvador Dali, Joan Miró, and René Magritte are a few of the most well-known surrealists. Their work often features strange, distorted, or bizarre images that are difficult to understand.

One of the most significant elements of abstract art is the purpose of gestures. Abstract art has been
around since the early 20th century, but it wasn't until the late 1960s that artists began to use gestural
marks to communicate their ideas. Gesture marks are any kind of decoration or drawing that is not
complete enough to be figured out as a picture. It can address them by expressing a wide range of ideas, from abstract expressionism to pop art. One of the most famous examples of abstract gestural art is the
work of Yoko Ono.
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