" Religious images and designs, when applied to any surface whether the body of a participant in ritual or the surface of a shield or carrying bag, have the power to transform the nature of the thing from a mundane state to an extraordinary one, from the profane to the sacred.

In ceremony, peoples' bodies and objects are taken from a dull state to one of brilliance by the application of paint and design.

The concept of brightness often carries through into art intended for the public domain: not only does it evoke a radiant presence of supernatural power but it also provides a means by which artists explore concepts beyond the tangible qualities of life. "