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The Prayers is a powerful exploration of consciousness, where each painting serves both as a personal journey and a universal statement.

Through recurring shapes, a palette dominated by pinks, reds, and blacks, and the contrast between solid and fluid forms, Hackenwerth creates large-scale abstract oil paintings that engage with the very essence of human existence. The use of text, footprints, and metallic elements adds layers of meaning, urging the viewer to contemplate the deeper questions of purpose and the human experience. The religious titles juxtaposed with abstract forms challenge the …