Kali
Collection:UAL Art Collection
Date: 2018
Artist: Tarika Sabherwal (Indian)
Dimensions:
121 x 90cm
Medium: Oil paint on plywood
Object number: UAC 944
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DescriptionSabherwal studied BA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts. This painting was inspired by Hindu mythology or arguably the historical story of Kali Maa: a goddess sent to kill an invincible demon by sucking his blood. Originally a ferocious tale, Sabherwal's goddess and demon have been depicted as lovers gazing into each other’s eyes: a transition between love and death. The colour of the figures' skin allude to social connotations attached to race, colour and gender.
