
Vinita Karim b. 1962
Anchors in Time, 2025
Acrylic, embroidery, gold and copper on canvas
48 x 48 in.
121.9 x 121.9 cm
121.9 x 121.9 cm
The painting grabs the viewer with its sheer density. It bursts with color, texture, and intricate detail, depicting a dreamlike port city alive with imagination. Stacked buildings and patterned boats...
The painting grabs the viewer with its sheer density. It bursts with color, texture, and intricate detail, depicting a dreamlike port city alive with imagination. Stacked buildings and patterned boats evoke memories of the Mediterranean and South Asia, while the glowing orange sun adds warmth. Without tying to any one culture, Vinita Karim creates a universal cityscape—rich with stories of travel and trade. Layered and luminous, the artwork stands as a radiant celebration of cultural diversity and a joyful vision of a beautifully interconnected world.