The Iconography of Golden Deer by Rohit Bhasi
Acrylic on canvas
60x30 cm. Framed
In some interpretations of the epic Ramayana, the confrontation between the two leads – Ravan and Ram - has been compared to the conflicts between the indigenous settlers of the Indian subcontinent and those who arrived from across the Hindukush mountains to establish new territories. The epic ultimately climaxes in a war between the two civilizations and belief systems, following which Lanka, Ravan’s kingdom becomes a vassal to the northern kingdom of Ayodhya.
This little piece depicts the episode from the epic where Maarich, the shape shifter demon employed by Ravana, entices Rama away from Seeta – Rama’s earthly companion- so that the demon king could kidnap her to Lanka. This iconography of a golden deer has since then become a symbol of deception and lure, bringing together two powerful civilizations with individual belief systems and social structures on a head-on collision with each other.
A conflict which continues to take place even today, in so many ways.
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Exhibition dates : 1 - 13 Oct 2024
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Please contact/email us for an additional domestic/international shipping cost. The artwork purchased from the exhibition will be available for collection after the exhibition period. Thank you for supporting our artists.
Acrylic on canvas
60x30 cm. Framed
In some interpretations of the epic Ramayana, the confrontation between the two leads – Ravan and Ram - has been compared to the conflicts between the indigenous settlers of the Indian subcontinent and those who arrived from across the Hindukush mountains to establish new territories. The epic ultimately climaxes in a war between the two civilizations and belief systems, following which Lanka, Ravan’s kingdom becomes a vassal to the northern kingdom of Ayodhya.
This little piece depicts the episode from the epic where Maarich, the shape shifter demon employed by Ravana, entices Rama away from Seeta – Rama’s earthly companion- so that the demon king could kidnap her to Lanka. This iconography of a golden deer has since then become a symbol of deception and lure, bringing together two powerful civilizations with individual belief systems and social structures on a head-on collision with each other.
A conflict which continues to take place even today, in so many ways.
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Exhibition dates : 1 - 13 Oct 2024
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Please contact/email us for an additional domestic/international shipping cost. The artwork purchased from the exhibition will be available for collection after the exhibition period. Thank you for supporting our artists.
Acrylic on canvas
60x30 cm. Framed
In some interpretations of the epic Ramayana, the confrontation between the two leads – Ravan and Ram - has been compared to the conflicts between the indigenous settlers of the Indian subcontinent and those who arrived from across the Hindukush mountains to establish new territories. The epic ultimately climaxes in a war between the two civilizations and belief systems, following which Lanka, Ravan’s kingdom becomes a vassal to the northern kingdom of Ayodhya.
This little piece depicts the episode from the epic where Maarich, the shape shifter demon employed by Ravana, entices Rama away from Seeta – Rama’s earthly companion- so that the demon king could kidnap her to Lanka. This iconography of a golden deer has since then become a symbol of deception and lure, bringing together two powerful civilizations with individual belief systems and social structures on a head-on collision with each other.
A conflict which continues to take place even today, in so many ways.
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Exhibition dates : 1 - 13 Oct 2024
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Please contact/email us for an additional domestic/international shipping cost. The artwork purchased from the exhibition will be available for collection after the exhibition period. Thank you for supporting our artists.