Nowadays, we're bombarded with a clutter of artificial stimuli. There's television, advertising, and social media, just to name a few. It seems that everybody and everything is vying for our attention.
Several days ago, a Catholic church (in photo) near my home did the opposite. They veiled all of their statues. It's a tradition that many churches practice during the last days of Lent. The idea is remove visual distractions so people will focus on the passion of Christ.
Ironically, a covered statue grabs one's attention rather than diverting it.
When I was a child, those veiled figures creeped me out. As an adult, their starkness conveys solemnity.
Not seeing is sometimes more powerful than seeing.
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