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By Anshika Gauri Agrawal
Edition of 8
‘I Rise portrays an otherworldly spiritual landscape, evoking the rising of energies and the awakening of Kundalini. Exploring the cyclical nature of existence, the work reflects on life not as a linear progression but as an ever-unfolding cycle of experiences. Delicate lines, subtle textures, and luminous tonalities lend the image a sense of lightness and transcendence. Through the uncertain and often unpredictable process of printmaking, I sought to capture the experience of bliss and fulfilment that can emerge amidst life's suffering. Drawing on the concept of Leela - life as divine play, I approach existence as both a training ground and a playground, where opposing experiences become part of an ongoing journey of discovery. The drawing becomes a map towards higher consciousness, tracing the movement of energy towards an expanded awareness. By hand-colouring the plate with contrasting inks, I sought to activate the imagery, transforming the printed impression into a vibrant, almost sacred experience. The interplay of colour, line, and process reflects the possibility of finding moments of bliss, luminosity, and transcendence within the uncertainties of existence.’ - Agrawal
By Anshika Gauri Agrawal
Edition of 8
‘I Rise portrays an otherworldly spiritual landscape, evoking the rising of energies and the awakening of Kundalini. Exploring the cyclical nature of existence, the work reflects on life not as a linear progression but as an ever-unfolding cycle of experiences. Delicate lines, subtle textures, and luminous tonalities lend the image a sense of lightness and transcendence. Through the uncertain and often unpredictable process of printmaking, I sought to capture the experience of bliss and fulfilment that can emerge amidst life's suffering. Drawing on the concept of Leela - life as divine play, I approach existence as both a training ground and a playground, where opposing experiences become part of an ongoing journey of discovery. The drawing becomes a map towards higher consciousness, tracing the movement of energy towards an expanded awareness. By hand-colouring the plate with contrasting inks, I sought to activate the imagery, transforming the printed impression into a vibrant, almost sacred experience. The interplay of colour, line, and process reflects the possibility of finding moments of bliss, luminosity, and transcendence within the uncertainties of existence.’ - Agrawal