Untitled
Artist/Culture
G. R. Santosh
(Indian, 1929–1997)
Date1978
Mediumwatercolor over colored pencil on cream wove paper
Dimensionssheet (Mat size 1): 25.4 x 18.8 cm (10 x 7 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift from the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Terms
Object number2002.499
DescriptionHSANTG45Label Text2005-02-26: Gulam Rasool Santosh (1929-97) Untitled 1978 Watercolor over colored pencil on cream wove paper Gift from the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection, 2002.499 Geometrically precise and symmetrical in composition, the works of Santosh reveal his study of classical mandalas and yantras (mystical geometrical diagrams) yet they are not mere appropriations. The artist's early interest in the beautiful landscape of Kashmir, his studies of cubism and love of subtle, meaningful combinations of translucent colors transform his spiritually conceived works into landscapes of the heart. This image symbolizes the indivisible oneness of the universe. The blending of male and female forms into a single shape refers to the Tantric worship of Shiva-Shakti, the dual principle embodied in the physical union of LorProvenanceChester and Davida Herwitz, Worcester, MA
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