Art by Alka Mathur

Whispers of the Cosmic Soul”
This painting blends the universe with human emotion. A serene female profile rises from swirling galaxies and glowing nebulae, as if her thoughts are made of stardust. Warm orange and deep blue clouds drift like cosmic waves, carrying birds toward a radiant horizon. The sun and moon shine together, symbolising balance, dreams, and inner awakening. The artwork feels like a quiet conversation between the soul and the infinite sky.

Two Faces, One Path — The Journey to Enlightenment”

It represents the inner path from ignorance to awareness, from the outer world of desire and struggle to the inner world of peace and wisdom. The two faces in this painting can symbolize the dual aspects of this journey — the worldly self and the awakened self — both part of the same transformation.
The Buddha at the center embodies the ultimate state of enlightenment — pure consciousness, balance, and compassion — while the monk below signifies the seeker’s humble beginning, walking step by step toward spiritual awakening.
Together, it reflects the timeless truth of Buddhism:
‘The path is not outside us — it is a journey inward, toward light, stillness, and understanding.”