The Encounter (2023)

The Encounter, is a gestural study of what form, shape, or language the hand ‘speaks’ when encountering the essence of something Divine. Referencing Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and drawings, the hands interact, bringing forth a conversation and dialogue on rebirth, reappearance, and reawakening. While creating this work, it was brought to my attention that two mudras, symbolic hand gestures used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies and statuary and Indian dance, entered the piece. Unintentionally, in the centre is awareness, and the bottom left, and upper right corner is protection!