Meditation

2021

acrylic, metallic pigments, silver leaf, wooden panel

Collection:

Sacred series

“MEDITATION”

The artwork inspired by Buddha's meditative state, where serenity and detachment from worldly concerns are reflected through color, form, and symbolism. It is a visual embodiment of spiritual peace, enlightenment, and the path to inner wisdom.

Symbolic Insight

Buddha

seated in meditation is iconic, representing his journey toward enlightenment

The calm expression on the Buddha's face signifies inner peace, detachment from desires, and freedom from suffering.

The meditative posture and tranquil gaze invite viewers to connect with their own inner stillness and mindfulness

The Dhyana Mudra

(meditation gesture), where hands rest on the lap with palms facing upwards, symbolizes concentration and the attainment of spiritual insight through deep meditation

Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in meditation
and spiritual rituals to
channel and direct energy
within the body.

Smoky Colors and Air:

The use of smoky colors in a Buddha meditation painting—soft grays, muted blues, misty whites, and subtle shades of silver—enhances the sense of tranquility and the mystical, otherworldly quality of the scene.

These colors evoke the element of air, which is closely associated with the concepts of impermanence and transcendence.

Endless knot (infinity knot)

is a powerful symbol found in many cultures, especially in Buddhist and Celtic traditions.
It is a closed, intertwined loop that has no beginning and no end, symbolizing the infinite and interconnected nature of existence.
The infinity knot represents eternity, connection between cycles of life, death, and rebirth.

It also symbolizes the interdependent nature of existence—everything is connected, and all actions and beings are intertwined in the web of life.