Raquel SanchezApproaching Perfection, Prayer VII (Keri’ah), 2023

Raquel Sanchez, Approaching Perfection, Prayer VII (Keri’ah)

oil on canvas
130 × 110 cm (51 × 43 in)

About the Artwork

Approaching Perfection, Prayer VII (Keri'ah) explores a stage of prayer in which the soul develops a deeper and more direct relationship with G-d. In Jewish tradition, Keri'ah signifies calling out to G-d—not merely speaking words, but establishing a living connection between the human spirit and its Creator. It is a prayer of closeness, trust, and sincere communication.

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The composition unfolds within a mysterious architectural space filled with luminous windows and openings. Brilliant white light emerges from within the darkness, suggesting moments of revelation breaking through the boundaries of ordinary perception. The windows appear as portals into higher realities, inviting the viewer to contemplate what lies beyond the visible world.

Anchoring the lower portion of the painting is a magnificent blue quill. Rendered with extraordinary presence and elegance, it appears poised to write sacred words upon an unseen scroll. The quill may be understood as a symbol of Torah, prayer, prophecy, and Divine communication. It reminds us that throughout Jewish tradition, the written word serves as a bridge between heaven and earth, carrying wisdom, memory, and spiritual truth from generation to generation.

At the center of the composition stands a dark geometric structure that may evoke a building, a pair of tefillin, or even the Holy Temple itself. Sanchez intentionally leaves the form open to interpretation. Whatever its identity, it functions as a spiritual anchor—a place where the human soul encounters the Divine Presence. Around it, radiant currents of light and mist seem to gather, suggesting that prayer has the power to transform both the individual and the surrounding world.

The interplay between darkness and illumination creates a powerful sense of anticipation. Through the windows, viewers glimpse a realm of beauty, harmony, and spiritual completeness. The painting suggests that perfection is not a destination fully attained, but a reality toward which one continually moves through prayer, faith, and devotion.

Both contemplative and uplifting, Approaching Perfection, Prayer VII (Keri'ah) presents prayer as a living dialogue between the soul and G-d. Through symbolic imagery, luminous atmosphere, and profound stillness, Sanchez creates a visual meditation on spiritual growth, sacred communication, and the human longing to draw ever closer to the Divine.

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