Michael Barringer

Prayer Flags

"Prayer Flags" by Michael Barringer is a mixed media artwork on panel, measuring 48 x 48 inches. Barringer's is fascinated by the symbols, practices, visual manifestations, and rituals that humankind has created in an attempt to explain the mysteries of life. Prayer flags are an example of this search. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space.

In the composition of this canvas, a streamer of vibrant colored prayer flags is anchored in the top left corner, then cascades downward, zig zagging to the bottom. To reference the mountainous and snowy terrain of Tibet and Nepal, this streamer is superimposed against a frosty, stony type of background. In the left-center of the painting, a form of layered eddies or swirls represents this magical transportation that the wind provides.

• mixed media on panel

48.00w x 48.00h x 2.00d in

$6,800.00

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Michael Barringer

Atlanta-based artist Michael Barringer creates abstract masterpieces that serve as gateways to contemplation, bridging the tangible world with the realm of intuition and reflection. Rooted in the rich artistic soil of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, Barringer's work is a testament to the power of heritage, natural inspiration, and literary influence converging on canvas.

His works, often created in series, draw inspiration from a rich tapestry of disciplines including art history, archaeology, anthropology, and literature. The resulting pieces are ethereal yet complex, serving as open-ended symbols that beckon viewers to engage their intuition and reflect on the organic geometry inherent in everyday life.

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