This artwork captures the essence of devotion as described in 'The Way of the Bodhisattva' by Shantideva. A figure in meditation sits at the nexus of cosmic wonder, gazing towards a celestial Buddha manifesting amidst stars and nebulas, embodying the transcendent offerings mentioned in the sacred text. The parasols, adorned with golden shafts and hems of precious jewels, are reflected in the intricate patterns that surround the Buddha, conveying a sense of protection and honor.
Above, the night sky is alive with a symphony of celestial melodies and sweet harmonies, imagined as vivid lines and swirls that comfort the pains of existence. Rains of flowers and precious gems cascade in a perpetual stream, a visual metaphor for the boundless generosity towards the Jewels of Sacred Dharma. Every aspect of the composition, from the serene meditator to the vibrant Buddha, is an offering of beauty to support the path of enlightenment.
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A week ago, I had a meaningful and inspiring conversation with
Coldie. He shared his feedback about my current art series titled ‘Way of Bodhisattva’ and asked a good question, “Have you messed around adding movement? I think that could create a deeper window for people to study the details.”
At first, I rejected the idea, as I’ve shifted my focus from animation on creating static art for the past six months: graphic art that would looks great as a print. I wanted people to live with that print and enjoy all the details this way. But Coldie's suggestion planted a seed in my unconscious mind, and it started flourishing with ideas a few nights later. During one of those sleepless creative nights, ideas flowed clearly in my vision, like a symphony where I could hear each instrument clearly.
So, I took my recently finished ‘Galactic Devotion’ static piece, exported it into Looom (an amazing tool for hand-drawn animation) on my iPad, and worked on it all night long until I completed it. The process and the result turned out so wonderful and fulfilling that I’ve decided to animate each and every upcoming piece from this series as well.
