ONE (2 Piece Collection)

This diptych, inspired by Arpana Caur's 20th-century work "Ascension," is a profound exploration of meditation's transformative journey. Caur's influence is subtly woven into the fabric of this piece, guiding its thematic and stylistic choices. The left panel vividly portrays the weight of life's hardships, self-perceptions, societal pressures, and outdated teachings. Dominated by shades of black and blue, with a striking sliver of red, it symbolizes the depth of sorrow and the pain of being bound by these burdens. The progression from lighter to darker blue represents an increasing heaviness, a metaphorical anchoring of the figure in struggle and darkness, signifying a lack of self-awareness and clarity. Contrastingly, the right panel, illuminated in the spirit of "Ascension," reflects the liberation and enlightenment found in meditation. The figure, rendered in gentle strokes and fading hues of blue, symbolizes the release from sorrow. The background's warm palette of orange, yellow,