A butterfly symbolizes growth, hope, renewal and the Nepali mother wants just that for her daughter. She aspires for a world with a bright future for her little girl, as the latter gazes at the butterfly fluttering in her small palm.
The bond between a father and daughter is often understated, yet it is a vital component for the daughter’s well-being. A father guides his daughter by holding her hand, helping her understand and realize her dreams as she navigates through life.
Her face is lit with the warmth of the “diya”, her thoughts are peaceful, her prayers transmitted to the universe and she emerges all aglow from within. For me, the hours spent on the kancheevaram saree and her expression were intensely meditative and satisfying.
The artists take on “to sit on one’s head”, in a positive way. The only person who wouldn’t mind it is, of course, the mother. Across all species, the offspring feel safest around their mothers. A mother’s pride, even if it’s the naughtiest child! A tribute to childhood, those beautiful days gone by, those days […]