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Parasit by Jumaldi Alfi
Lot #485
Parasit - Parasite
In “Parasit” (Parasite) by Jumaldi Alfi, the human form appears
small, almost weightless—curled into a fetal position atop a hand
far larger than itself. The hand does not grip or restrain; it simply
holds, vast and ambiguous, suspended somewhere between
protection and possession. The figure’s posture suggests
surrender, but whether it is peaceful or uneasy remains
uncertain.
Across the canvas, the word “Parasite” intrudes again and again,
disrupting any sense of quiet devotion. It stains the space like a
repeated confession or accusation, pulling the viewer away from
a simple reading of faith as comfort. Instead, it raises a tension—
an uneasy awareness of dependence, of a relationship that may
nourish yet also consume.
The contrast is stark: the tenderness of being held against the
discomfort of that very reliance. In this suspended moment,
surrender is no longer purely sacred; it becomes complicated,
layered with doubt and self-reflection. The painting lingers in that
fragile space, where faith offers both refuge and an unsettling
mirror.
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