This is another
example of a painting where the image creates itself. Strangely,
this is the second Indian god that has appeared in my paint.
Hanuman's body was well formed, and his head and tail were
discernable. All I had to do was to sculpt him out from the
background.
In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is the penultimate example of faith, courage and
devotion. So... if a monkey can reach such heights, why not humans?
In my own view of things, animals are no lesser than us. Many have an emotional
consciousness that is as developed as our own, or perhaps in some instances,
more than. Hanuman is a call for us to rise above our own monkey natures.
Anybody
who has seen monkeys will understand that they can exhibit the all of the worst
traits that we do. However we have another layer or consciousness that should
enable us to know better. Should... |
