I am honored to have my artwork highlighted in the Autumn 2023 Issue of ART SEEN Issue 9. ART SEEN is a publication based in the UK that highlights Artists’ ongoing projects, their studios and their learnings from experiences with exhibitions, shows, etc. It is edited by Gita Joshi of The Curator’s Salon. The publication and the 8 issues before it are available on Amazon.

My artwork highlighted in the magazine are Manipura Healing I and Healing Svadisthana, and are representative of the 3rd and 2nd chakras, respectively. Chakras are human energy centers in our bodies that correspond to specific nerve bundles and internal organs.

Inspired by the Japanese Art of Kintsugi, these paintings are 2D translations of the philosophy behind the art of Kintsugi, which include resilience, renewal and embracing imperfections to become a stronger version of the original. I apply these concepts to the Chakras (human energy centers in the human body).

In Sanskrit the word “chakra” means “disk” or “wheel”. These “disks” represent energy centers in our bodies that correspond to specific nerve bundles and internal organs. I believe the connection between emotional and physical well-being lies in our energy centers. When an energy center is out of balance, it can lead to a physical ailment in the corresponding region of the body.

Manipura Healing I (pictured below on the left) represents the 3rd chakra and is located above the navel in the stomach area. The energy corresponds to confidence and self-esteem, feeling in control of one’s life. The aura color for this chakra is yellow. The affirmation is “I can” and the element is Fire. Healing this chakra can benefit our ability to project ourselves with confidence, self-power and self-assertiveness without exerting power over others.

Healing Svadisthana (pictured in the upper right corner of second page) represents the 2nd chakra and is located 2 inches below the navel. This energy center represents the seat of one’s creativity and connections with others. When in balance, this chakra allows us to create & maintain healthy relationships. The affirmation is “I feel” and the Element is “Water”. The blue areas in this painting represent the element of water as flowing through the chakra, whose aura is Orange.