The artwork, titled “The Lost Shrine of Irene Mary,” was created by artist David Young in 2021 in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The piece, which falls under the art movements of Magic Realism and Contemporary Realism, is a digital medium and fits within the genres of religious painting and portrait.
This evocative artwork features a serene outdoor setting, encapsulating a sense of spiritual reverence. At the center is a shrine with a woman in a contemplative pose, dressed in a red cardigan with a black lace veil, engaged in prayer. The shrine is adorned with various religious iconographies, including statues of saints and framed pictures, enhancing the sacred ambiance. To the right of the shrine stands a young boy, also dressed in red, with an expression conveying curiosity or contemplation, his hand resting on the shrine’s structure. Behind him, a path leads through a lush, well-maintained garden, culminating in a small bridge and a statue of the Virgin Mary in the distance. The interplay of vibrant colors, meticulous details, and elements of both reality and mysticism contribute to the overall ethereal quality of the piece, deeply resonating with the themes of faith and devotion.
