With the help of the above works, which are actually "sketches / studies" in using angles and shapes found in nature as a basis for my colour fields, I was able to get some feedback and some valuable insights into a philosophical text originating in the Tamil Language in the 15th century A.D. Here is an English translation:
"With form and formless, what is not and what is,
Flower and fragrance, gem and radiance,
Body and soul, Salvation and rules of righteousness,
O Lord Guha, Who comes (as all these and) as Guru! Bestow Thy Grace."
The author, Saint Arunagirinathar, depicts "GOD" as one with Form and Formless; as that which is and that which is not...
As an abstract artist struggling with definitions, this comes to me as a timely reminder that the process of creation of artwork encompasses all: the form, the formless, that which is; and that which is not... all is allowed.
Much light!
"With form and formless, what is not and what is,
Flower and fragrance, gem and radiance,
Body and soul, Salvation and rules of righteousness,
O Lord Guha, Who comes (as all these and) as Guru! Bestow Thy Grace."
The author, Saint Arunagirinathar, depicts "GOD" as one with Form and Formless; as that which is and that which is not...
As an abstract artist struggling with definitions, this comes to me as a timely reminder that the process of creation of artwork encompasses all: the form, the formless, that which is; and that which is not... all is allowed.
Much light!