Seema Kohli Indian, b. 1960
The Golden Womb Series, 2022
Acrylic colors and ink on canvas with 24ct gold and silver leaf
24 x 15 in.
61 x 38.1 cm
61 x 38.1 cm
Inspired by the mantra from the 'Yajurved,' which states that there is only one Surya (sun), one source of energy, and one garbha from which we all arose. 'There is...
Inspired by the mantra from the "Yajurved," which states that there is only one Surya (sun), one source of energy, and one garbha from which we all arose. "There is nothing like death," explains the artist. Another concept of femininity, "Ardhanareeswara," is the complete balance of energies that Seema says exists in the core source of the aforementioned Surya energy. Thus in this composition, the artist deploys a bold and stark colour palette, creating the impression of night and day; here she depicts the cycle of "life."