August 22, 2024 – October 11, 2024
About the Artist
With a passion for capturing the beauty and essence of the world through her art Jayashree Krishnan is an accomplished artist known for her stunning portraits and landscapes. Her unique style of blending abstract and representational techniques has garnered her recognition in the artistic community.
A testament to her versatility, Jayashree has also taken on larger projects such as a mural for the city of Seattle showcasing its rich history and culture. (Drive over to Columbia City to see the mural near the gallery).
Jayashree uses her art as a means to tell powerful stories. During the pandemic her focus was on portraying the bravery and sacrifice of healthcare workers in her series “Caring for Humanity” where she painted portraits to 200 healthcare workers from different parts of the world including Dr.Fauci.
The Collection
The body of work you see here is a collection centered around a new subject matter – raptors. With a special focus on the Kite also known as Garuda and Vultures of India, Jayashree uses timeless Sanskrit poetry as her inspiration creating captivating pieces that celebrate the beauty and significance of these majestic birds in today’s world.
“Wisdom of the Ages”
Haliastur Indus also known as the Brahminy Kite is a revered bird with the common name “Garuda”. This is part of a series of paintings centered around raptors and their place in the world. A set of poems from the 13th century, written in Sanskrit, speak of their environment.
One of the poems on the Garuda was the inspiration behind this piece. The concentric circles and the pentagram show a placement of syllables of the poem that trace the flight path of this raptor. The poet drew these geometric diagrams (Yantra) alongside the poem he etched on palm fronds.
The skies they roam in and the forests they inhabit and the food they hunt are all under threat now. Many species of vultures and birds of prey face extinction. This begs the question,
Where is their shelter ?
Learn More | jayashreekrishnan.com or follow her on Instagram @jayashreeart
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