Perception

By Shwetha Satish

Caption Of Artwork: 2 different paintings that folds to show 2 sides. This painting unfolds with layers of meaning, offering a multitude of perspectives. Firstly, the dual faces of a coin,( it illustrates the inherent diversity in how individuals perceive the same object. Each viewer brings forth a unique lens, shaping their interpretation differently). Secondly, life and death. (The blue, symbolizing life, intertwines with the black, that of death, depicting their inseparable connection. Lanterns, bearing their own significance, further depict this narrative: blue signifies life, while red embodies death, linked in a linear line. This juxtaposition echoes the inevitable cycle wherein every beginning converges with an end.) Thirdly, Diwali, (the festival of lights celebrated in India. Illuminating diyas serve as beacons, believed to guide our ancestors back home after Pitrapaksha.) Again, returning to the essence of my initial saying that, this painting is a testament to perspectives. It mirrors what the viewer sees, revealing the underlying meaning of all my artworks, a picture of my viewer's mind.