Ramayana, The Lesser Heroes II - Jatayu 
Critical to the main story, but rarely spoken of, and never in the same hushed whispers of awed reverence as the protagonists, the series  attempts to highlight the lesser heroes of a magnificent epic, without whom the epic itself would have paled in its essence.
Presenting, a representation of Jatayu a Demi God in the form of a vulture who inspite of his old age, challenged and valiantly fought the antagonist, Ravana in a bid to stop him from successfully abducting Sita. With age being against him, he was no match and even while he lay dying pointed Rama, the protagonist to the south i.e. in the direction which Ravana had fled with Sita. 

The Epic has international reach and popularity - from the coasts of India to the shores of the Indonesian Islands (not just Hindu Bali). Hence characters have forms that are not necessarily ‘Indian’ in their appearance.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48"
Status: Acquired 

Ramayana, The Lesser Heroes II - Sugreeva

Critical to the main story, but rarely spoken of, and never in the same hushed whispers of awed reverence as the protagonists, the series  attempts to highlight the lesser heroes of a magnificent epic, without whom the epic itself would have paled in its essence. 

Sugreeva the monkey King and the general of the Vanar Sena that assisted in the victory over the evil antagonist. Sugreeva bravely attacks Kumbhakarna of the opposing forces with a tree trunk and is almost killed in the battle. 

The Epic has international reach and popularity - from the coasts of India to the shores of the Indonesian Islands (not just Hindu Bali). Hence characters have forms that are not necessarily ‘Indian’ in their appearance.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48" 

Status: Available via Art Houz Chennai

In her own shadow II

The work is reflective of the artists belief that in order to gain respect it is imperative to assert oneself. This is taken into perspective within the issue of women’s situation in the various social structures.

The work is a call to women and in a broader sense to all who seem discriminated against, basis gender, socially, psychologically, physically. We often let ourselves be discriminated against because we fail to recognise and assert our self esteem. How often do we take cognisance of that dark “being” that is integral to us and follows us around.... our shadow? To recognise the shadow and not allow it to consume and lead you, to come out of your own shadow and take flight, is the artist’s call to women through this work. The piercing eyes depict SHAKTI and hence the inherent power within each woman that gives her the strength to combat all odds and emerge from her own shadow.

Acrylic on canvas 36"X 36"
Status: Available

Faith I
The work is inspired by the daily assault that one observes on all that is held dearest by each.... an assault on basic rights, on principles of Humanity, on freedom of choice, on trust and on the very path that we select to journey on. To the artist these assaults seem formidable enough to  wilt the will and the  core of the individual and this work is an expression of resilience , a call to rally one's faith , an assurance that "we shall overcome". In spite of the laws of nature, and in the face of sceptics, the Lotus of faith in what we hold dear will bloom even in the impossibility of the dry, impenetrable rock. If the pond of serenity has been deprived our Lotus of faith shall seek the water of life from deep within even the rock.

Acrylic on canvas (40X36)
Acquired 
Series: Miscellaneous works

Flight III

It is that state of not being imprisoned and enslaved by thought, society, borders and all that is conformational that inspired this work. It is a call to arms for all and women in particular.

The artist creates traditional forms of beauty that are within the boundaries of so called ”acceptance“  but expresses his yearning to break free from the very frame of the work itself, as depicted by the Hummingbird , on a discovery beyond the boundary.

The bird represents resilience, and to the artist this translates into the ability to keep going emotionally, physically and above all spiritually. It seems to emphasise the ability to rise above troubles and hardships with ease and joy.

The woman, stands stripped off all adornments and in her natural beauty as if in defiance to being judged by others and bonded by the rules set for her. In a manner of speaking she is in “flight”. 
Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48"
Acquired

Flight II
It is that state of not being imprisoned and enslaved by thought, society,borders and all that is conformational that inspired this work. 

The artist creates traditional forms of beauty that are within the bars of acceptance but expresses his yearning to break free of the very framework of the work itself as depicted by the Hummingbird attempting to fly off the canvas itself on a discovery beyond the boundary.

The bird represents resiliency, and to the artist this translates into the ability to keep going emotionally, physically and above all spiritually. It seems to emphasise the ability to rise above troubles and hardships with ease and joy. 

Acrylic on canvas (48 X 36)
Status: Available 

Flight I
The Hummingbird is fascinating as even though it is one of the smallest it has the capabilities of travelling great distances and can fly in all directions even backwards and upside down. It can pick up speeds upto 25 km per hour and then stop suddenly on a coin. It needs to continuously feed off the nectar of flowers and hence has a strong relationship and dependency on them.

Hence the bird represents resiliency, and to the artist this translates into the ability to keep going emotionally, physically and above all spiritually. It seems to emphasise the ability to rise above troubles and hardships with ease and joy. For persons who have been through a lot in life it symbolises strength and moving way past and beyond just the threshold of overcoming trials. Hence representing an individual who loves and lives life to the fullest.

In several cultures it represents love, joy and hope. The Artist has attempted to translate this indomitable spirit on his canvas with the hope that it inspires and brings joy to all who view his work.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48"

Status: Unavailable