COLLECTION IV

About Collection 4

Collection 4 of my artworks consist of collages made on canvas or otherwise. The first set I created within Collection 4 is called - The Tantra Collection.

One cannot grow up in India and not be inspired by the fascinating stories of Hindu Gods, Goddesses, Demigods, angels, and other mystical creatures, etc. They are perhaps the first we learn how to draw and paint. At least, I did, after I had satiated learning how to paint birds, flower pots and landscapes.

A few months ago, I woke up one morning, thinking of what my next collection should consist of. I realised I wanted to go back to our various Gods and Goddesses, not only for inspiration but also for the latest collection. Hence the Tantra Collection was born. Of course, I had been studying yoga, meditation, and books on esoteric knowledge from a famous school of yoga in India and from these studies, such inspiration is easy to find.

The Tantra Collection consists of collages of Gods and Goddesses and abstract textural art from the Tantras. When I started these paintings, I did not know where I was supposed to showcase them. But as divine guidance would have it, the space at YogaTree became available.

The Tantra Collection collages have been created by pictures of Gods and Goddesses from Mumbai. The textured look has been achieved by special paper from China. And the colours, inspired from my travels around the globe.

All art works are new and are for sale.

About the Artworks

The Tantra Collection

DhanaLakshmi

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 6 X 6 inches.


Jai Mata Di

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 6 X 6 inches.


Krishna

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 6 X 6 inches.


GajaLakshmi

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 6 X 6 inches.

Shiva & Parvati

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 6 X 6 inches.

OM

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Oil & Acrylic. Framed. 10 X 8 inches.

Durga

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 12 X 12 inches.

Hanuman

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 12 X 12 inches.

Shiva & Trishul

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 12 X 12 inches.

Kali

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 12 X 12 inches.

Shiva & Nandi

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 12 X 12 inches.

Shiva & Shivalinga

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 12 X 12 inches.

Saraswati

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Mixed Media. Framed. 18 X 14 inches.

Shree Yantra

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Mixed Media. Unframed. 80 X 80 cms.

Baglamukhi Yantra

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Mixed Media. Framed. 80 X 80 cms.

Exhibition '30 by 30' @ Ghaf Gallery

I participated in the exhibition 30 by 30 at Ghaf Gallery. Here are the paintings which were showcased.

The painting below is a link to my picasa album. Click on it to view all the artworks.

30 by 30 @ Ghaf Gallery, 9th June 2010

COLLECTION IAbout Collection I

COLLECTION I
About Collection I

“Every picture is a venture on a voyage of discovery. Embark on it with fresh eyes and there’s no telling what one might bring home from such a journey.” E.H. Gombrich, History of Art

The current display of work on this blog - Collection 1, consists of intensely coloured abstracts inspired by the cities of the world and my love for varied cultures and their people. During my extensive travels I often lost myself in every culture I experienced, only to rediscover a new me, and each re-acquaintance enabled me to imbibe new ideas, shapes, themes, and colours.

Each painting, with its atypical colours and shapes, summons the viewer into imaginative worlds both strange and familiar. They endeavour to fulfill the innate human need for mystery, serenity and beauty. Every colour and its combination has a meaning and a unique vibrational frequency; nothing is random or without meaning.

Collection 1 solely comprises of seascapes and landscapes in different types of abstract or contemporary forms of art. It has a mix of textural as well as non textural works.

About the Artworks

The Lost City

From the makers of the movie Tomb Raider to countless other researchers and archeologists, Angkor has inspired many, including myself. 'The Lost City' of Angkor was painted on canvas after my visit to Cambodia in 2004. My guide, a Mr. X (his real name) had lost all his family during Pol Pots cruel regime. He spoke very highly of his people and Angkor, but with mixed emotions commented, 'A thousand years ago, Cambodia was to the world what America is to the world today'. That statement touched me and reminded me of Buddha, who once said 'A thousand years a city, a thousand years a jungle'. The Lost City of Angkor is a living example.

Details : Not for sale

Mixed Media. 150 X 100 cms. Framed.

Shimmering Sunrise

‘Shimmering Sunrise’ has been inspired by the reflections of the Sun on the myriad sand dunes of UAE. The interplay between sunlight and sand is a sight to behold both during dawn and dusk. In this painting I have tried to capture the shimmering light of the morning sun on the sand and the sand particles that float in the deserts of this region.

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Mixed Media. 100 X 80 cms. Framed.

Emerald Sea Sunset

The gorgeous backwaters of Kerala (India) have been my inspiration for 'Emerald Sea Sunset'. I have been to Kerala many times, but during a particular visit when traveling by boat, we came upon the area where the backwaters merged with the ocean. The reflections of the dense mangroves during sunset had turned the entire backwaters into beautiful shade of emerald green. Only the last chirps of a few birds retiring for the night broke the unparalleled serenity of that mystical sight.

Details : Sold.

Mixed Media. 80 X 80 cms. Framed.

The Mist and The Mosque

Abu Dhabi, the city that has been my home for the last two years. Abu Dhabi, the city of mosques and mist (especially during this time of the year). Abu Dhabi, the city at twilight, portrayed in this picture. 'The Mist and the Mosque' has been inspired by a particular mosque of this city enveloped in fog and mist. I often noticed this mosque both during dusk and dawn, while going from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. This is the city as seen by me.

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Mixed Media. 26 X 18 inches. Framed.

I Stand Alone

'I Stand Alone’ is my portrayal of the loneliness experienced in the harsh desert. A desolate tree, surviving in the middle of vast emptiness whilst all else has perished. The tree is representative of the soul on the solitary path to self realization, a path that it has to undertake itself, and by itself alone.

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Mixed Media. 80 X 60 cms. Framed.

The Long Way Home

In order for birds to survive in the desert they have to travel great distances for food and water. The painting captures a bird taking respite on a branch, while making its long way back home. The contemplative bird in front of the setting sun, amidst the quiet dusky glow, is symbolic of the soul’s meditations on its journey so far.

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Mixed Media. 80 X 60 cms. Framed.

The Long Way Home II

In order for birds to survive in the desert they have to travel great distances for food and water. The painting captures a bird taking respite on a branch, while making its long way back home. The contemplative bird in front of the setting sun, amidst the quiet dusky glow, is symbolic of the soul’s meditations on its journey so far.

This painting in its different colours was commissioned for a client based on the original thought.

Details : Commissioned

Mixed Media. 80 X 60 cms. Framed.

Backwaters of Kerala

Both the 'Backwaters of Kerala' and 'Emerald Sea Sunset' have been inspired by my trips to the backwaters of Kerala (India). During this particular visit, I was travelling by boat to a resort. It was a cloudy night and the there was barely any moonlight. I was inspired by the shades of blue that I witnessed that night and those shaded led me to create this piece of work.

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Oil. 24 X 18 inches.

COLLECTION III


About the Artworks

Bloody Poppies

Bloody Poppies was inspired by the opium/drug trade in Afghanistan and ensuing battles to control the drug trade as well as control over the poppy fields. I remember growing up in India and having poppies in my garden. I saw them just as flowers and still do. But the story in Afghanistan is not as innocent and hence the name 'Bloody Poppies'.

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Mixed Media. 26 X 18 inches.


Cry Me a River

‘Cry Me a River’ is an attempt to capture the longing of the soul of the desert. It is the wish of the desert that the vast sky sheds its tears, a silent plea to save the shrubs and creatures of these parched lands, for the dying can only be saved once they sky cries its heart out.

The parallel philosophical meaning, this painting portrays, is the cry of one’s soul to be one with the creator.

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Mixed Media. 120 X 80 cms. Unframed.

Kaal-Chakra

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Mixed Media. 26 X 18 inches. Framed.


Beyond the Reflections

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Mixed Media. 120 X 80 cms. Unframed.