The Evangelist
The work is inspired by the Artist's fascination for St Luke, the evangelist and the patron saint of artists, among others. Christian tradition, states that Luke was the first icon painter and is said to have painted pictures of the Virgin Mary and Child. He is believed to have been a martyr and  is symbolized by a winged ox or bull – a figure of sacrifice, service and strength.

Acrylic on canvas (42" X 50")
Status: Available

Dashavatara II

As per Hindu Mythology, whenever the world has been threatened with disorder, evil and destructive forces, The Preserver among the Holy Trinity, Lord Vishnu has taken on various incarnations or avatars to restore cosmic order. Dashavatara refers to the ten primary incarnations of Vishnu that descended during times of chaos in each of the four Yugas or age in time. As per Puranic astronomical estimates together, these four yugas constitute one Mahayuga and equal 4.32 million human years. Interestingly the incarnations vary across regions and different sects of Hinduism and hence no list is bereft of controversy but importantly all believe in the essence of Dashavtara.

Fascinated by this concept the artist was moved to represent the mythology on canvas. 

Acrylic on canvas / 36" X 48"
Status: Available via Mojarto

The Wedding Feast
The work is inspired by the story of the wedding at Cana.... Where Jesus performed his first miracle. The split table signifies the transition of Jesus after this first miracle. There are six jars of water which he converted to wine after being requested to save the host from the embarrassment of running short of it during the feast. Artistic license has been taken to keep the table relatively minimalist as the focus is on the turning of water to wine.
The artist  selected this theme as to him this miracle , though it may not seem as dramatic as making the blind see , the lame walk etc is a universal lesson that one doesn't necessarily need to do anything major to make a difference as even a comparatively simple gesture like saving the host from embarrassment is as important.

Acrylic on canvas 36 X 48

Status: Acquired

Series: Miscellaneous works