Original artwork description:

"Avyakta-mūrti," a Sanskrit term meaning "manifesting the unmanifest," is an intricate and profound artwork that explores the delicate balance between form and formlessness. Utilizing my unique marbling and fluid techniques, this piece captures the essence of transformation and the ethereal nature of existence.
In this scene, Shri Ganesha, the God of innocence and remover of obstacles, resides gracefully above a gathering of people. His divine presence, rendered in fluid, flowing lines merge seamlessly with the swirling patterns of the marbled background, symbolizing his omnipresence and the infinite nature of the divine.
Accompanying Shri Ganesha is a winged angel, standing as a guiding presence before the seekers. The angel's wings, depicted with a blend of intricate detail and fluid abstraction embody the convergence of the celestial and the earthly. This figure serves as a bridge between the tangible and the intangible, offering guidance and spiritual insight to those below.
The marbling technique employed in "Avyakta-mūrti" creates a mesmerizing interplay of tones and shapes, evoking the idea of formlessness taking shape. The fluidity of the ink represents the unmanifest, the boundless potential from which all forms emerge. As the marbled patterns transition into more defined figures, the painting conveys the process of manifestation—the emergence of the divine into the physical world.
Through "Avyakta-mūrti," I seek to illustrate the timeless truth that the divine permeates all aspects of existence, both seen and unseen. The gathering of people beneath Shri Ganesha and the angel symbolizes humanity's search for guidance and wisdom, a reminder of the virtues of innocence, purity, and spiritual awakening.
This artwork is an invitation to reflect on the harmony between the visible and the invisible, the material and the spiritual. It is a celebration of the eternal dance between form and formlessness, a visual representation of the profound journey towards understanding and embracing the divine within us all.

Materials used:

Ink