artist Tanya P.
Kundalini Rising
On some level, i feel like this was a breakthroug piece for me. On some level, all of my pieces are an attempt for a deeper understanding of who I am as a person. The aspects of myself that I am not consciously aware of can be accessed through the paintings. I feel like Butterfly, Concubine, Manipura and Kundalini Rising is a non-linear series. They were painted years apart, still I feel like collectively, they speak to my inner journey.
Butterfly was the beginning of a new journey -- a journey towards self. If you notice, there are tears on the woman's face. These are tears for all of the people and experiences that she must leave behind as she ventures on this unknown journey.
Manipura is about being able to accept and embrace all parts of yourself -- this is where your true power lies. It is possible that as you reclaim yourself and own who you are, you may offend or scare some of the people who were used to you being more controllable and docile, hence in order to really be your own person, you have to be willing to risk losing the validation and approval of those close to you.
With Concubine, the knowledge of inner power is solidified. Although powerful, the desire to relate, give and be loved remains. This desire is fulfilled in the form of a partner who is willing and able to accept who you are.
And finally, we come to Kundalini Rising, which to me is the culmination of the aforementioned paintings. It is a power that just is. It is a surrendering to the power within. This is a power that does not have to be uncovered, or shared or understood. It is a quiet acceptance of inner strength and wisdom that is replenished from within. To me, this painting represents a woman who has found unity and fulfillment within. A portrait of enlightenment.
This is where the true magic begins!!!
Kundalini Rising
On some level, i feel like this was a breakthroug piece for me. On some level, all of my pieces are an attempt for a deeper understanding of who I am as a person. The aspects of myself that I am not consciously aware of can be accessed through the paintings. I feel like Butterfly, Concubine, Manipura and Kundalini Rising is a non-linear series. They were painted years apart, still I feel like collectively, they speak to my inner journey.
Butterfly was the beginning of a new journey -- a journey towards self. If you notice, there are tears on the woman's face. These are tears for all of the people and experiences that she must leave behind as she ventures on this unknown journey.
Manipura is about being able to accept and embrace all parts of yourself -- this is where your true power lies. It is possible that as you reclaim yourself and own who you are, you may offend or scare some of the people who were used to you being more controllable and docile, hence in order to really be your own person, you have to be willing to risk losing the validation and approval of those close to you.
With Concubine, the knowledge of inner power is solidified. Although powerful, the desire to relate, give and be loved remains. This desire is fulfilled in the form of a partner who is willing and able to accept who you are.
And finally, we come to Kundalini Rising, which to me is the culmination of the aforementioned paintings. It is a power that just is. It is a surrendering to the power within. This is a power that does not have to be uncovered, or shared or understood. It is a quiet acceptance of inner strength and wisdom that is replenished from within. To me, this painting represents a woman who has found unity and fulfillment within. A portrait of enlightenment.
This is where the true magic begins!!!