Kochi IV

The historical, quaint, town of Kochi is an immersion of the senses. Its legacy of a trading centre of spice, its exotic mix of Jewish, Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese & other European cultures, its heritage buildings, backwaters and open seas and the flavours of its cuisine simply excites the senses as no other. A short sojourn here has inspired the artist to create this series that attempts to capture the very essence of this fascinating township. The works express the sheer joie de vivre of Kochi.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48" 
Status: Acquired

The Harmony of Seasons I
Having spent extensive periods of  contemplative time at different seasons in Warsaw's Łazienki Park. The artist is fascinated by the peace and beauty. The work captures the transition from summer to the onset of winter when the colorful birds set off to warmer climes. The bench signifies the peace of solitude inviting the viewer to pause and rest a while, taking time to observe the beauty that surrounds us.

Acrylic on canvas | 30" X 60" / Diptych
Acquired via Gallerie Nvyā

Dashavatara V

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 | 25" X 45"
Status: Acquired 

Lachhman Rekha II

The work has been inspired by the well known incident in the epic Ramayana when the female protagonist, Sita is persuaded by the antagonist Ravana, to cross the line drawn by Lachhman, depicted by the arrow, thereby leading to the escalation of the epic to it's climax. The work also depicts the brave confrontation by the feeble Jatayu in an attempt to stop the kidnapping of Sita. The horse is representative of the infamous "apaharan". To the artist the crossing of the line by Sita is a point of inflection and has substantial social relevance even today.

Acrylic on canvas I 18" X 50"
Available  

Dashavatara IV

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 60" 
Status: Acquired 

Lachhman Rekha I
The work has been inspired by the well known incident in the epic Ramayana when  the female protagonist, Sita, depicted here by the "tip of the plough", is  persuaded by the antagonist Ravana, to cross the line drawn by Lakshmana, depicted by the arrow, thereby leading to the escalation of the epic to it's climax. The work also depicts the brave confrontation by the feeble Jatayu in an attempt to stop the kidnapping of Sita. The horse is representative of the infamous "Apaharan". To the artist the crossing of the line by Sita is a point of inflection and has substantial social relevance even today.

Acrylic on canvas | 18" X 50"
Status: Available