Colors of life.
At times, so
immersed are we in our own thoughts that we do not realize that we are going in
circles, unable to come out of our own limiting patterns. It is like the story
of the seeker who looked for fire with a lighted lantern.
To be
creative is to love life. To embrace it with open eyes, differences and all
included. Without any restrictions or judgments, if we are able to accept,
then, I think, that is where true art is born.
Having grown
up in a house where anything could transform itself into art, I chanced upon a
twig at the nearby Shiva temple, where Shiva, the guardian deity of my city, sits
looking out towards the sea.
Back home,
few coats of paint on the piece of wood and some old iron bells, brass temple
bells, colored beads, copper wire, red and saffron wool…and I was happy with this chime I made from found and reclaimed objects.
The shape of
the wood seemed like a being with outstretched arms, the colors red and saffron contain a lot of power and energy. Saffron, (or Zafaran....smile) is associated with
purity and quest for light. I like to imagine it is an angel at my door!
what a wonderful piece you created!! love the bells :) xox Conny
ReplyDeletevery creative and lovely piece!
ReplyDeletei love this Zafaran! This is exactly what i saw... a being with outstretched arms, protecting your home and those who enter! Beautiful. i love that you made this with so very little and that it looks so natural. xox
ReplyDeleteVery nice -- so much soul in these found objects. I love when elements are joined together and enhanced. It must sound heavenly.
ReplyDeletebeautiful blog Zafaran!
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