Gouache, pen and gold ink on paper (framed).

5x7"

‘Lata’ an Indian/Sanskrit word means ‘brave’.
To be where you want, with what you have and all that you are comes with being ‘brave’. This piece is inspired by my mom (centre) where I placed her in Indian miniature setting known as Ragamala Painting between 16th & 17th centuries and is worth falling for.
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Gouache, pen, gold ink, glitter on paper (framed).

8x10"

Don’t forget love;
It will bring you all the madness you need
To unfurl yourself
Across the universe. ~ Meera

Meera who was a devotee and madly in love with Lord Krishna.

Gouache, pen, gold ink, glitter on paper (framed).

8x10"

Portrait of Ruth St Denis an American pioneer of modern dance who incorporated Eastern ideas into the art. Her solo dance named ‘Hindu Radha’ where she aimed to translate her understanding of Indian culture to the American dance stage.

Radha who was also a lover of Lord Krishna.

Gouache, pen, gold ink, glitter on paper (framed).

8x10"

‘Kathak’ is indigenous to northern India and developed under the influence of Hindu and Muslim cultures. Portrait of Nayantara Kurma Parpia who is a popular Kathak dancer.

Gouache, pen and gold ink on paper (framed).

8x10"

‘Bharatanatayam’ is a South Indian classical dance form. Portrait of a natayam dancer where she gracefully sways on the notes of religious music that focuses on Shaivism or Hinduism.

Gouache, pen and gold ink on paper (framed).

8x10"

‘Baul’ is a traditional music and dance form of West Bengal state in India. Hold onto the energy that makes you sway. Portrait of Parvathy Baul who is a folk singer, musician and story teller.