Enlightenment (2023) Original Ink Drawing by Aneta Gajos

Ink drawing with watercolor on paper
30 cm x 40 cm
Year: 2023
Sakura Micron Arichval Ink pencils, gold ink
Paper: Palazzo Silver light Oranienbaum 300gsm / 140lbs

One line drawing

During my art journey in Thailand I have learned a bit of Thai culture. I have visited some temples and admired religious statues of Buddha.

The core teaching of Buddhism is the „Four Noble Truths”, which dictates that underpinning all existence is suffering, which one can be liberated from through practising the „Eightfold Path”. For many Thai people, Buddhism is considered a philosophy for how to live one’s life and numerous Buddhist principles – such as tolerance, calmness and merit – are values found throughout Thai culture. Buddhist practices are embedded in the everyday routines of Thai people. Buddhist iconography is also ubiquitous. Besides Buddhist temples and spirit homes, government buildings showcase images of the Buddha, and many homes display an image or statue of the Buddha. After my stay in Thailand I have also decided to depict Buddha in my artistic vision.

Enlightenment

Gyan mudra has been practiced for thousands of years and is highly symbolic in several ways. The index finger is believed to relate to Jupiter, and so this gesture helps to connect the practitioner with this planet of knowledge and expansion.

It also symbolises the union of Self with the universe, of Atman and Brahman. The thumb represents supreme consciousness or Brahman, whilst the index finger represents the practitioner's individual soul, Atman. The bringing together of these two realities is fundamental to the yogic philosophy of evolving from ignorance to wisdom and from darkness to enlightenment, highlighting this mudra's significance

The drawing is signed the initials of the author on the front.
Certificate of authenticity attached to the drawing.
The drawing is sold without frame.

The work will be sent to 3 business days after order. The shipment should reach the destination within 15 business days (to most destinations).

Materials used:

Palazzo Silver light Oranienbaum 300gsm, Sakura Micron Arichval Ink pencils, watercolor

Details:

• Ink drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 40 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 30 x 40cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: People and portraits