This diptych is typical of my style where the canvas invites you in to explore its mysterious depths. It is inspired by the beautiful vineyards at the foot of Nandi Hills , Bangalore. The painting is very textured and is full of light and shadows.

On luminous Tussar silk, the phoenix, eternal bird of love and renewal, soars with iridescent wings of blue, pink, and green as it weaves through blossoming peonies and delicate branches. A symbol of passion and rebirth, it radiates warmth, grace, and devotion, drawing viewers into transcendent beauty and timeless love.

This work was inspired by my visit to Mumbai where I saw this small temple run by a family living right next to it and a normal life around it. A visit to a temple before one starts their day is such a common ritual amongst us Indians. This instills the faith in us that […]