The Curator I

‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer! 

Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: Available

The Curator III

‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer! 

Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: Available 

The Curator II

‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer! 

Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: Unavailable 

The silence between (the melodies)
The diptych is the result of the artist's realisation that often the impact of the tune is the sudden silence and pause between the sounds of harmony and notes. Just as in life it is that pause , that introspection, even in an apparently harmonious life that brings about realisation of what one is in search of, this sudden silence brings the notes to that level of harmony that makes the tune exceptional. 

In the work the two large canvases depict harmonies and the gap between them does not separate, but links them together to create  one entire musical tune of joy. 

Acrylic on canvas
Status: Available

Yellow Brick Road

The diptych has been specially created for Dream Theatre and has been inspired by the legendary Yellow Brick Road found in the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. 

The road has been an inspiration for several renowned personalities from the world of music and the arts as The Yellow Brick Road is used as a metaphor, which symbolizes the path to someone’s biggest dreams in life. Baum has described the road as curving and looping, journeying through scenic and beautiful lands as well as cutting through dark, abandoned forests and challenging landscapes inhabited by wild animals. The road's intended destination is at the magnificent gates of the wonderful Emerald City. 

The road therefore is significant as it symbolises the vision, the adventure, the burning desire to achieve, to prove to one self, to skilfully navigate the challenges; it is where friends join the journey to the enchanting vision and where others say goodbye to the road. Indeed it is a lifetime in an epic journey full of lessons and joy, challenges and disappointments, but it is the way to success and happiness and like Dorothy, Dream Theatre has found its Yellow Brick Road to follow for who can tell what else you may find ‘Over The Rainbow’.

Acrylic on canvas / diptych
Acquired

Padmanabha II
The work depicts the reclining Vishnu who signifies a state of calmness. In the textures of the work is captured the impression of the ananta nag on which Vishnu reclines. The ananta nag depicts an awakend state of mind. It is in this state of calmness and consciousness that the lotus with Brahma, the Creator emerges from deep within the navel of Vishnu. Thus as an interpretation, for creativity to emerge it is imperative to have an environment that induces a sense of calm and  an uncluttered awakened mind.
Acrylic on canvas 36"X60"
Status: Acquired

Padmanabha I
The work depicts the reclining Vishnu who signifies a state of calmness. In the textures of the work is captured the impression of the ananta nag on which Vishnu reclines. The ananta nag depicts an awakend state of mind. It is in this state of calmness and consciousness that the lotus with Brahma, the Creator emerges from deep within the navel of Vishnu. Thus as an interpretation, for creativity to emerge it is imperative to have an environment that induces a sense of calm and  an uncluttered awakened mind.
Acrylic on canvas 40"X60"
Acquired via Gallerie Nvya

Divine Resonance - The Tibetan prayer bell
A series in progress, depicted here by the Tibetan Prayer bell that seems to resonate deep into the dark spaces of the mind and indeed the significant void of space itself... ushering a sense of peace and spirituality
Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36"
Status: Acquired

Divine Resonance - Dung-Dkar, the Tibetan prayer conch 

A series in progress, depicted here by the white Tibetan prayer conch called “Dung-Dkar”, one of the Ashtamangala or the eight auspicious objects as per the Buddhist doctrines. While it symbolizes great power, authority and sovereignty ,the white conch in Tibetan religious music is a sacred symbol of peace and good energy representing the spread and fame of the Buddha's teachings. Vajrayana Buddhism speaks of the conch as a symbol which fearlessly proclaims the truth of the dharma. It is heavily decorated with ornate patterns in metals such as silver and is topped with a bright bead, which is said to represent good energy.

This work attempts to capture the very essence of this unique and reverberating sound that echoes in the mountains spreading the good energy of the Buddha in all directions. Heard at  times of prayer from the otherwise silent and peaceful monasteries, the distant sound blends in with the smell of pine trees and wood smoke as the evening begins to turn cold and the dusk sky takes on gold and crimson hues gradually melting into an inky night.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36"
Status: Unavailable 

Divine Resonance - The Sacred Chant
The mantra Om mani padme hum as presented in the third panel of the artwork is deep and vast in its resonance and meaning.  The six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that with the practice of the path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, the impure body, speech, and mind can be transformed into the pure exalted form of the Buddha. The chant rises upwards as a tribute to the 'all seeing eyes' of the Buddha culminating in the blossoming of the lotus. The fourth panel depicts the 'abhaya' mudra - and hence fearlessness on your path to wisdom.

Acrylic on canvas (Framed Polyptych) 60" X 26"
Status: Acquired 

Divine Resonance - The Garden of Tranquillity  II 
The work attempts to capture a state of inner peace and calmness that is achieved through the philosophy of simple living, a truthful soul and high thinking....that Garden of Tranquillity in one's own secret space. The work urges the viewer to contemplate and listen for the resonance of the sound of ripples in the dark and indeed the sound of the blossoming of water lilies.... the power of the resonance of silence.

Acrylic on canvas 24" X 48"  
Status: Available via Mojarto

Divine Resonance - The Garden of Tranquillity
The work attempts to capture a state of inner peace and calmness that is achieved through the philosophy of simple living, a truthful soul and high thinking....that Garden of Tranquillity in one's own secret space. The work urges the viewer to contemplate and listen for the resonance of the sound of ripples in the dark and indeed the sound of the blossoming of water lilies.... the power of the resonance of silence.

Acrylic on canvas 24" X 48"  Status: Acquired 

Tushita
Tuṣhita is one of the six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu, located between the Yāma heaven and the Nirmāṇarati heaven. Like the other heavens, Tuṣhita is said to be reachable through meditation. It is the heaven where the Bodhisattva Śvetaketu resided before being reborn on earth as Gautama, the historical Buddha; it is, likewise, the heaven where the Bodhisattva Nātha ("Protector") currently resides, who will later be born as the next Buddha, Maitreya.
Mixed media on canvas 18" X 50"
Status: Available**