Description
Shiva by Medha AtreKulkarni
oil on canvas
36 x 48 inches
Year created: 2024
Description: Shiva, in a top knot and flowing black hair, sits in meditation on a rock surrounded by glowing yellow and orange lotus flowers, and soft gold light and dark waters. He holds a glowing lotus in his cupped hands. Around his neck is a pale green snake and he wears beads around his neck, upper arms, and wrists. A half-moon sits in their hair and water flows from his top knot.
Connection to the theme: Meditation promotes overall well-being in everyone. The lotus represents every peaceful enlightened soul that has risen above the darkness of hate & discrimination, to bloom and bring joy to the world. The divine light reflects & works through us to build a better community & world.
Artist Statement: I am a BFA in painting. As a naturalized citizen, I gave up my career as an animator, to take the best care of my kids, while teaching art, creating art & commissioned paintings from my home studio.
I believe art is the purest form of divine expression that comes directly from the artist's heart & soul, knowingly or unknowingly. I paint everything that touches my heart & everything that I paint comes from my heart and I love the process. It's Magic!
I try to manifest the magic of art in several mediums: prominently in watercolors, acrylics & oils.
'Art is the journey of the soul. My paintings are my worship, meditation & prayers. Through my art & art lessons over the years, I hope to add positivity to the world. I hope my art adds a smile to everyone's face & heart. Thanks for being a part of my journey.
Bio: Medha Atre-Kulkarni BFA is an award-winning artist, art teacher, speed painter, and YouTube artist.
She works primarily in (but not limited to) Oil paints, Acrylic & Watercolor.
Notable shows & world stages in her art forms has been displayed include:
* Art at Mrs Universe Sophia, Bulgaria.
* Indian consulate in NYC,
* NY Art Expo 2019.
* Speed painting at the NJGOP convention
* Speed painting at NJALC Annual gala.
* Trenton City Museum,
* Monmouth Art Museum,
* GSWS,
* NJWS
* WWAC shows
* CCA
* Alfa art gallery
* Novartis Gallery at East Hanover
* Gourgaud art gallery
* SAG, WAG shows
Her paintings are in collections in private collections in the USA & India. A few public locations include:
* The Indian Consulate, NYC
* School library at Lanning Ave school, Verona NJ.
* Mejwaani restaurant locations 1 & 2.
She is the District J16 Chair for the Lions Club International Peace Poster competition.
She hopes her art puts a smile on every face & heart.
$5,000 *
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