Hastamudra (expressions through hand gestures)

Bharatanatyam or any orher Indian classical danceforms use hastamudras or handgestures to depict various forms in nature and are always complicated ywt fascinating. Here, I tried four such gestures,  tripataka, pushpa, shukatundam, fully bloomed flower.

Paper Lantern

Deepawali brings home the colors and lights of the season and everyone around seems to be in a shopping spree for clothes, colors and lamps which brightens up everyones mood. I too jump into the bandwagon and search for the most attractive of all the paper lampshades found in the market.This year I thought to give it a try myself and after much effort and spoiling of papers, I came up with this...simple, bright and probably beautiful one.

The Idol Maker 2

My fascination continues.......Every year before and long after the Durga Pooja festivities are over, my mind still linger over the making of the idol in its various stages...

The Gold rush..

Come April and the garden is on flames with bunches of golden labernuum swinging and swaying....fascinating and beautiful.........I lose myself amongst its beauty..........

Durga

Durga..........our mother goddess..she's the symbol of power, of energy but she's also a mother...yours and ours..........

Bodhisatva

GAJANANA

Musings

Too much of gap...a frustrating phase and I was helpless or probably was busy with unnecessary trivia...will begin...from tomorrow..

Wedged Mountains...

 

Wanted to start off again with my watercolor schedule...thought the best would be to start with a basic mountain landscape....

A workshop long overdue.........

DAY 1.....
It was at the behest of one of my friends that I thought of taking a workshop on Wall Decor....6 ladies, glass and acrylic Colors, fabric and canvas...and it started.

FINAL DAY...
After 4 days of hardwork, I was overjoyed to see the brilliant outcomes...thanks to my students...so eager to learn and hardworking....finally I did it.

Of Gayan-bayan and Poong Cholom

 The 'khol' or the drum players are the inevitable part of Assam's 'Naam-kirtan' as well as classical 'Sattriya nritya'. The pristine attire of the khol players add to the beautiful beats and are a treat to the soul.

Ever since my childhood, I am fascinated by Manipuri drum beaters....with their pristine fine white 'uttariya' flowing in the air in accordance to their beats, they are a treat to the ears as much to the eyes...I wonder how they manage to synchronise their acrobatic movements to the rhythm of their drum which they call 'khol' or 'poong'. These works of mine are a tribute to them.

Dream....

Trance, a state of mind, a state I achieve when I'm with my canvas and colors, a state when I shut myself down from my surroundings, a state which takes me to a world known only to me, a state, to be , myself, a state of trance...and in my trance, I have this beautiful dream....

Wait by the waves...............

Of Pears and Grapes....

A commissioned still life.......It was a pleasure to paint this and I am pretty happy the way the fruits took the shape...not very happy with the jug but.

Morning Glow

Tried to capture the morning glow but its still incomplete as I wish to enhance the light....lets see when it happens..:)

My first Group Show

For three full days, I was in a different world, surrounded by beautiful creations from various creative minds, walked and talked with names of great respect in their respective field, it was an experience I'll cherish for my life.....my venture into the public platform for the very first time...