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Owned By

Stephen O Brien

Created By

Dr. Thomas Falkner

The image shows two intertwined crowns of thorns on a rough stone—a reference to suffering, sacrifice, and solidarity. The crowns of thorns recall the Passion of Christ and represent pain, humiliation, and spiritual trial. The intertwining of two crowns of thorns is guided by the dream of a shared burden, but also by the nightmare of collective suffering. The dark, abstract surroundings intensify the drama, but also draw attention to the central message: a silent testimony to pain, but also to steadfastness, togetherness, and inner strength..