Acrylic on canvas A melange of spring flowers made with a splash of happy colours, playfully laid out with a palette knife.
Author Archives: Shwetha Srinivasan
Flora
Flora, Acrylic on canvas, 48″x36″ A soft painting with pastel floral themes. An invocation to the elephant god, magnificent as a million suns, seeking blessings for a smooth start, removal of obstacles and success in the undertaken endeavour.
The tree of life
Tree of life, Mixed media on canvas, 36″x36″ A work of art with copper and gold pigments and underlying texture that bounces off light differently during the day and night. A calming, nourishing symbol of life prevalent across several cultures.
Rain lilies
Rain lilies, Mixed media on canvas, 36″x24″
Goodnight stories
Goodnight stories, Acrylic on canvas, 24″x30″
Seeking
Seeking, Acrylic on canvas, 30″x40″. A painting in the Madhubani/Mithila tradition of art, inspired by a Hindustani song “ban ban dhoondan jaaon” The beautiful song (bandish) set in Vrindavani raag (tune) speaks of a seeker looking for Krishna, in the deep woods. The seeker looks for love, or truth, depending on how you interpret it.Continue reading “Seeking”
Coffee and conversations
Coffee and conversations, 30″x40″, Mixed media on Canvas A collage of colours and textures, parts of the work painted with coffee and splattered with ground coffee beans, where the smell still lingers in some parts. Ideal for living rooms and seating areas, evoking a warm comfortable feeling.
Poppies
Poppies, Oil on canvas, 16″x12″, Prints only.
Ganapathi
Ganapathi, 36″x36″, Mixed media on canvas. Ganapathi is the god of new beginnings in the Hindu pantheon. He is believed to be the remover of obstacles and blesses his devotees with success and prosperity. Usually found at the entrance of the home, you’ll also find small idols of Ganapathi or Ganesha in nooks and cornersContinue reading “Ganapathi”
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm Acrylic on canvas, 24″ x 24″, Prints available There are few places where human handiwork blends beautifully with nature. The mystical Ta Prohm temple in Cambodia is one such. Set in the midst of lush green woods, the ruins at this Buddhist temple are entwined with roots of large trees. And if you lookContinue reading “Ta Prohm”
Cosmic dance
Cosmic Dance Acrylic on canvas, 36″x36″, Original and Prints available. Nataraja is the form of Lord Shiva, performing the cosmic dance – Tandava. It is believed to be the dance of creation as well as destruction, and provides a rhythm to the universe. Shiva is a complex character. His temples are mystic, and located inContinue reading “Cosmic dance”
Dhanvantri
Dhanvantri Oil on canvas, 24″x24″, Prints availbale. Dhanvantri is the god of healing, and is an avatar of Vishnu. The presence of this deity in the house in believed to infuse a feeling of wellbeing, good health and vitality. He holds in his hand the nectar of immortality.
Serenity
Serenity Acrylic on canvas 24″x30″, Prints available.
Adornment
Adornment Acrylic on canvas, 20″x24″ Prints available.
Radiance
Radiance Acrylic on canvas, 30″x36″, Original and prints available.
Wistful
Wistful Acrylic on canvas, 18″x30″, Original and prints available
Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu Acrylic on canvas, 20″x20″, Original and Prints available The legend of Abhimanyu is a tragic one. He is the son of Arjuna, the Pandava warrior in the epic Mahabharatha, and learns the tricks of warfare at a very young age. Owing to his knowledge, he is called upon to the battlefield – quite prematurely, andContinue reading “Abhimanyu”
Discovery
Discovery Acrylic on canvas, 20″x20″, Prints available
Excitement – 2
Excitement -2 Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Original and Prints available.
Sheesha
Sheesha Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Prints available.
Floral elements – 2
Floral elements 2 Acrylic on canvas, 12″x16″, Prints available.
Floral elements – 1
Floral elements 1 Acrylic on canvas, 12″x16″, Prints available.
Kundalini
The Kundalini Shakti – or serpentine power – is the spiritual energy within every human being. Awakening of the kundalini is believed to result in increased energy, wisdom and bliss. It happens in stages through the various “chakras” or centres of consciousness in the body. Kundalini Oil on canvas, 24″x36″, Prints available.
Peacock hues – 2
Peacock hues -2 Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Prints available.
Two sides
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl Two sides Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Original and prints available.
High
High Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″ , Original and Prints available.
Into her world
Into her world Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Original and Prints available.
Everyday
Everyday Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Original and Prints available
Rising
Rising Acrylic on canvas, 24″x24″, Prints available
Yugala
Yugala Oil on canvas, 36″x24″ Original and Prints available