Ganga Devi

Watercolour & Ink on paper

56 × 76 cm

This painting draws inspiration from the Mahabharata, one of the most revered Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It begins with Shantanu, the king of Hastinapur, wandering through the forests where he falls deeply in love with Ganga Devi, the deity of the sacred Ganges river. He proposes to her and she agrees to marry him on one condition: Shantanu must refrain from questioning her actions. Their life together unfolds in blissful harmony, until the birth of their first child, an event that triggers a series of heartbreaking actions. Ganga Devi, takes the newborn to a river and drowns it. This sequence of tragic events unfolds repeatedly with each successive child, leaving King Shantanu tormented by grief. Yet, he upholds his solemn vow, never questioning her actions. It's only with the birth of the eighth child that Shantanu's anguish becomes unbearable, and he succumbs to despair and anger, breaking his oath by questioning Ganga Devi. In response, she unveils the hidden truth—the infants are the eight Vasus, elemental deities cursed by a Brahmin to endure a mortal existence. Ganga Devi, in her compassion, was tasked with releasing them from their earthly suffering by drowning them. With this revelation, she vanishes, taking the eighth child with her, who would later return as the legendary Bhishma. This story offers a captivating paradox. Ganga Devi's actions may appear ethically perplexing, yet they are part of a divine design that transcends conventional morality. It reminds us that ancient stories such as these hold profound lessons for our modern times. That we must look beneath the surface to discover the reality of that which may seem obviously wrong. It teaches us to seek deeper truths, to question and reflect upon our actions and values, and to acknowledge the intricate interplay of the divine and the mortal in our own lives.

Dusk

Watercolour & Ink on paper

33 × 48

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Seraphic Visions

Watercolour, Ink and pastel on paper

56 × 76 cm

In this painting, "Seraphic Visions”, a world is depicted churning, with forms appearing and disappearing. There are hints of events, things that we see today, I see a woman losing her child while a priest turns his face away with cold disinterest. It's suggestive of the Kali Yuga, the Age of darkness we're coming out of.
On the right, a burning tree symbolizes hope and renewal, a young couple appear from its flames, they're very small in size alluding to their vulnerability. They hold their newborn protectively fearing the dangers that may await. On the left a pious man appears, humbly praying for guidance amidst the chaos. Above him, an angel descends, in answer to his prayer. She promises a resolution soon, with the faint silhouette of a white horse hinting the beginning of a new age of renewal.

Ethqara

Watercolour, Ink & Pastel on paper

61 × 77 cm

"Ethqara," an Aramaic word meaning "Revelation" or "Manifestation," reflects a quiet exploration of life’s intricate relationships and subtle connections. The painting invites viewers into a flowing, dynamic composition where forms emerge organically, encouraging personal interpretation and reflection.

Figures blend into the swirling textures, their gestures and postures gently woven into the patterns of life and nature. At the center, two figures seem to inhabit a moment of tension—one looking back, the other seems to be holding on to him, as if held by unseen ties. Toward the left, a gathering of enlightened forms surrounds a prophetic figure, their presence evoking a sense of spiritual realization. The use of halos and guiding light draws subtle inspiration from Renaissance art, reinterpreted in a contemporary, intuitive context.

Elsewhere, faint details suggest creatures and faces taking shape within the painting’s layers, like whispers from the imagination. These elements invite the viewer to linger, to seek meaning in the interplay between the visible and the hidden, the tangible and the ethereal.

Love Made Visible

Watercolour, Ink & Pastel on paper

20 × 20 cm

This piece was commissioned by a Jazz musician, the album was titled ‘Love Made Visible’.