REFLECTION (P032)
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This serene and iconic oil on canvas, titled "REFLECTION," created in 2008 and measuring 24 by 24 inches, presents a powerful and meditative portrayal of a Buddha-like figure, infused with rich symbolism and rendered with a distinctive artistic style. The painting captivates with its intense color palette, its harmonious composition, and its profound spiritual resonance.
The composition is dominated by a large, close-up profile view of the Buddha's head and shoulders, occupying the right two-thirds of the square canvas. The figure faces left, its gaze directed downwards in a state of deep contemplation or meditation. The features are rendered in a classical Buddhist iconographic style: the skin is a luminous, warm blend of golden ochre and radiant orange, suggesting enlightenment and inner warmth. The contours of the face – the high forehead, the elegantly arched eyebrow, the long, aquiline nose, and the serene, slightly smiling lips – are delineated with fine, precise black lines. The iconic elongated earlobes, signifying wisdom and renunciation of worldly attachments, are clearly depicted. The eye is half-closed, almond-shaped, with a visible pupil, conveying a sense of inner focus and profound peace. A simple red dot, representing the urna (the third eye, symbolizing spiritual insight), is placed on the forehead between the eyebrows.
The Buddha's hair is rendered as the traditional tight, snail-shell curls, depicted as individual dark (black or deep blue) spirals against the orange hue of the scalp, covering both the head and the ushnisha – the cranial protuberance symbolizing wisdom and spiritual attainment. A portion of a simple monastic robe is visible draped over the figure's right shoulder, its edge defined by a delicate, dark, painted "stitched" border, a characteristic motif in Parbati Das's work, subtly referencing traditional textile arts. Faint, script-like markings or decorative patterns are also visible along this border.
In the foreground, positioned directly in front of the Buddha's face, is a magnificent, luminous white lotus flower, its petals delicately tinged with soft pink at the tips. The lotus, a paramount symbol in Buddhism representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening (as it rises unsullied from muddy waters), is depicted in full bloom, its form perfect and radiant. It is supported by a slender, dark green stem that rises from the lower edge of the canvas.
To the left of this vibrant lotus, and slightly behind it, is its "reflection" or shadow – a darker, more muted silhouette of another lotus flower, rendered in deep, shadowy tones of black or very dark purple/grey. This shadow lotus mirrors the shape of the primary one but lacks its color and luminosity, suggesting impermanence, the illusory nature of the phenomenal world (Maya), or perhaps the unmanifest potential. The interplay between the radiant lotus and its somber reflection is central to the painting's theme, as suggested by its title.
The entire scene is set against a flat, intense, and saturated background of deep crimson or vermilion red. This bold, powerful color choice creates a dramatic contrast with the luminous orange of the Buddha's skin and the pristine white of the lotus. The red can symbolize various concepts: life force, passion (in a spiritual, compassionate sense), a sacred space, or the void from which all phenomena arise. It envelops the figure and the lotuses, creating a sense of profound stillness and focused energy.
The artist's use of oil paints allows for rich, deep colors, smooth blending in the Buddha's skin, and precise, clear lines. The lighting appears to emanate from the front, softly illuminating the Buddha's face and the pristine petals of the primary lotus, making them stand out against the vibrant red. The square format of the canvas enhances the iconic and meditative quality of the image, drawing the viewer's attention directly to the serene face and the symbolic flowers.
"REFLECTION" is a profound visual meditation. The title invites contemplation on multiple levels: the literal reflection of the lotus, the importance of self-reflection in Buddhist practice, the idea of reality as a reflection of mind, and the Buddha's teachings as a reflection of ultimate truth. The serene countenance of the Buddha, the purity of the white lotus, and the mystery of its dark counterpart, all set against the vibrant red, create a composition that is both visually striking and spiritually evocative. It is a timeless image that speaks of peace, enlightenment, and the deep contemplative traditions of the East, rendered with a contemporary artistic sensibility that honors its classical roots.
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