Evil Eye In Turkey Painting

The EVIL EYE is my recent acrylic to canvas collection. It is based on a belief that a curse can be cast by a malevolent glare, threw out history cultures have used different talismans to protect themselves from the curse. This collection is my interpretation of the various talismans used in the Middle East and Asia.. Ancient Greece and Rome were among the earliest civilizations that believed in the superstitions of the evil eye. Any disease that was caused by an unknown origin was believed to be brought about by the evil eye. It was thought that the gods and goddesses were punishing those that had too much pride. In order to counteract this, the Greeks would use many charms including amulets, incense and crosses, strings, nails, gunpowder, bread, salt, garlic, rings, buckles and even indigo. They would even burn bear fur in some towns! In Greece and Turkey they have a charm that wards off the bad luck of an evil eye called the “Nazar Boncugu” or the “Nazar Boncuck” – the blue glass eye charm. It protects the person who wears it by reflecting theblue or green eyes.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:48 W x 72 H x 2 D in

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