Painting inspired by a 10th century Chola bronze belonging to Svetaranyeswara temple. Sculpture gifted to the temple by Raja Raja Chola. Current location of original bronze – Tanjore Palace Museum. A humble attempt to bring awareness to our Heritage.
Three points, one truth— mind, heart, and infinite sky. Each angle holds a mirror, reflecting the others without end. At the summit, silence reigns. At the base, creation blooms. Between them flows the current of all that was, is, and will be— the universal, undivided gaze.
This diptych portrays the Shivalingam tree with its divine brightly coloured flowers. These flowers with its unique design have always fascinated me and I wanted to capture the beauty of this unusual tree in all its splendour. The canvas is very textured and is full of light , colours and joy.