The Face - The Canvas - Sarathi Thamodaran
48” x 47”
Original mural: Photo print on EPO panel
Hanger-free and customizable for any hanging or framing system. Weatherized and suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Artist Statement:The human face has been a living mirror from time immemorial reflecting the emotions and culture of various civilizations and society. When masked or painted the face has the power to captivate charm, frighten or seduce! The mythological and psychological aspects of camouflaging and transforming through face painting and masking has been a popular and sensitive ritual in many parts of rural India. Tattooing, body painting and costumes also define the class or caste of a region or community. The donning of a ‘Vesham’, involves the application e facial makeup in many south Indian performing arts. Masks are worn in performances as “disguises'' to establish an interactive relationship between the beholder and the beheld. The colours applied have meaning associated to the performance. For instance, Red symbolizes powerful, ferocious and demonic qualities; green indicates courage and pink indicates peace.
48” x 47”
Original mural: Photo print on EPO panel
Hanger-free and customizable for any hanging or framing system. Weatherized and suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Artist Statement:The human face has been a living mirror from time immemorial reflecting the emotions and culture of various civilizations and society. When masked or painted the face has the power to captivate charm, frighten or seduce! The mythological and psychological aspects of camouflaging and transforming through face painting and masking has been a popular and sensitive ritual in many parts of rural India. Tattooing, body painting and costumes also define the class or caste of a region or community. The donning of a ‘Vesham’, involves the application e facial makeup in many south Indian performing arts. Masks are worn in performances as “disguises'' to establish an interactive relationship between the beholder and the beheld. The colours applied have meaning associated to the performance. For instance, Red symbolizes powerful, ferocious and demonic qualities; green indicates courage and pink indicates peace.
We appreciate your support of the Allez program and Allez artists. Please understand your purchase is a weather-resistant outdoor art piece displayed in an urban environment for public enjoyment for the duration of the exhibit. Normal wear and tear of an outdoor art piece should be expected. There are special inherent risks, such as, mother nature, accidents, vandalism that could compromise the artwork. Allez will make every effort to protect the work during exhibition and will be available “as is” at the conclusion of the exhibit.