
Seema Kohli Indian, b. 1960
Dasavtar, 2015
Acrylic and ink on canvas with 24ct gold and silver leaf
10 " x 10''
25cm x 25cm
25cm x 25cm
In Seema Kohli's brilliant depiction, Narasimha, the lion-faced incarnation of Vishnu, materialises with divine intensity. The tableau throbs with vigour as Narasimha vanquishes the demon Hiranyakashipu, embodying the perpetual conquest...
In Seema Kohli's brilliant depiction, Narasimha, the lion-faced incarnation of Vishnu, materialises with divine intensity. The tableau throbs with vigour as Narasimha vanquishes the demon Hiranyakashipu, embodying the perpetual conquest of righteousness over malevolence. Surrounded by vivid lotuses and undulating currents, the piece mirrors Kohli's veneration for lore and mythology. The glowing mandala and elaborate intricacies pull the observer into a mythic odyssey, where time-honoured sagas are freshly reimagined in contemporary grandeur.