Ardhanarishvara

Piece description from the artist

Based on Hindu theology, Without having the mutual cooperation of male and female, the universe could not be formed. Most of all, the enormous female power is the main reason behind forming this universe, which is considered as MAA (Mother). That female power also nursing the creation and this is why she considered 'Mother'. Male power is absolute, and it does not act without the power of the female. Now, it is the question, how God looks like? Theology is considered a figurative form of male and female together. The half-male figure is considered Lord Shiva, and the second half is Devi Durga. It is considered that God is an incorporeal matter that out of any sexual clarification. I described this in detail in my blog; however, for the first time, I saw this statue of the 10th century AD in the personal collection of an antique collector of India. Probably it was the statue of the Kushan era, which perfected in the Gupta era. It was a very rare statue and it motivated me to depict this painting.

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About Amar Singha

West Bengal , India

Amar Singha grew up in a noble family in North Bengal. As a child, he found comfort in drawing with colored pencils and crayons, which helped him cope with the loneliness that often came with his privileged upbringing. His fascination with the royalty around him sparked a desire to explore deeper truths and joys through his art.

Statement – A conversation between ancestral Indian lineages and synthetic cubism allows me to express my emotions expressively. The use of colors demonstrates my sentiment that works to find hidden lofty things we usually ignore. The color itself becomes a subject that whispers to my senses.
Simplifying the composition produces uncluttered spaces that sometimes create a feeling of boundless joy, followed by the expression of colors or sometimes inexplicable sensitivity of the subconscious mind. It also brings a calmness that immerses me deeply in the spiritual realm, followed by the past spiritual experience that makes sense of my creative spirit. A subtle emotional approach transforms my form into an abstraction that is steadily expressed by line drawing. Drawing is a pivotal factor in my painting that helps viewers discern the insides despite the abstract approach of my artwork.
Amorphous brush strokes with acrylic paint create a little texture, but finally, they produce a calming smoothness that I enjoy. I then start drawing lines to make the details. Seeing how the painting reveals the object under several abstract shapes cheers me up.
I love to show several emotions that exist in humans in a calming approach inspired by the spiritual realm. It could serve a tranquil vibe to viewers and refresh their souls, which is my ultimate destination. It will thus whisper to those diverted souls to rediscover the peace inside them and inspire them to take the flavor of this beautiful life and, of course, this world once again.

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