Shanti

“Shanti”, this painting shows a young woman holding a Buddha head in a serene attitude, representing peace, calm and harmony both internally and externally. The vertical composition and the golden halo surrounding the young woman’s head add an idea of ​​transcendence and connects her with Shanti or divine peace.
“Shanti” in Sanskrit means “peace”, both in the sense of inner tranquility and external harmony. It is a key term in Eastern spiritual philosophies such as Hinduism and Buddhism, where inner peace is a desired state that arises from meditation, balance and a deep understanding of life.
This work combines elements of different artistic styles and spiritual traditions. There is a explicit homage to classical Renaissance aesthetics, but also a fusion with Eastern spiritual symbology such as Byzantine painting or Japanese Rinpa. The artwork has a timeless and mystical character, being at the same time decorative and profound in its symbolism.