Pancha bhoota an ancient India philosophical construct, proposes that the elements evolve from simple states or elements into more complex states such as life forms. Starting from nothing or Akasha / Ether / Space -vacuum that the whole universe is composed of, elements evolve into particles & matter. Akasha evolves into Vayu / Air and the friction of which creates Fire / plasma. This collapses into complex forms of water / liquids essential to Earth / Life the most complex form.
Cosmos is formed with fundamental five elements. Emerging from nothingness and evolves all the way into life; each evolving to the next.
Panchabootha the elements | May 2024, Acrylic on Canvas. 3′ 11′′ x 3′ 11′′
This art series tries to juxtapose & fuse the ancient wisdom and modern science to visualise & appreciate the infinite cosmos and contemplate our place within it.
This art piece is a part of the Vedic Cosmology Series called Believe.
Ancient India contemplates the profound truths of existence, much like the modern quest in theoretical physics to understand the universe at its most fundamental level.
Akasha आकाश/ Aether or nothingness & space
Represented in Black, Dark blue, Indigo.
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Vayu वाय:ु/ Air, Dust or loosely bound particles
Represented by Mauve, purple
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Agni अग्नि / Fire, Plasma & Nuclear Fusion
Represented by Red, Organe, Yellow, Ochre
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Apas आपः / Water, flow & fluids
Represented by Blues
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Prithvi पृथ्वी / Earth, Solids form Jiva / Life – conciousness or intelligence.
Represented by the Greens
Sneha M L
I am a contemporary Artist from India. My artistic journey has led me to combine ancient Indian philosophical themes with modern Abstract and Geometric styles. This fusion of the old and the new has allowed me to craft a unique body of Art.