El-Mülkü Lillah (The Kingdom Belongs to Allah)

Artist: Kıymet Baran
Technique: Original Design
Dimensions: 50x70 cm (19.7x27.6 in)
Materials: Yellow, Green, Red, and White Gold; Gouche and Stone Paints; Classical Murakka Paper
Year: 2023

Description:
The work "El-Mülkü Lillah (The Kingdom Belongs to Allah)" merges the profound symbolic meanings of Turkish Islamic art with scientific foundations. Created on classical Murakka paper using yellow gold and gouache paints, this piece depicts the planets' distance from the sun and their size ratio in an artistic manner. The designs are inspired by the intricate motifs found on the minbar of the Ulu Mosque in Bursa, which symbolize the cosmos and reflect the love for knowledge and spiritual connection within the Turkish Islamic civilization.

The central phrase El-Mülkü Lillah emphasizes the belief that all creation belongs to Allah and His divine power. Each planet is meticulously rendered through the delicate art of tezhip to represent the divine order and balance in the universe. The use of yellow, green, red, and white gold enriches the piece, symbolizing the essence of each planet and their place in the cosmos. This artwork invites the viewer not only to experience a visual journey but also to reflect on the divine order, Allah’s power, and the human quest for knowledge.