Art
Bowl and the Swan by Pratibha Gupta
- Item Number
- 424
- Estimated Value
- 120 USD
- Sold
- 40 USD to ruthlag
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
The swan is symbolic in yogic philosophy - The swan dwells in the water but is not being impeded by it; the water does not cling to it but just slides off. In the same way we are to live in the world but not be affected by it.
The swan, or hamsa, is also used to denote those yogis who have attained great knowledge, as in Paramahamsa.
This beautifully hand-crafted, high fired ceramic bowl is 11 inches wide by 3 inches deep, and was donated by Satyananda devotee, Pratibha Gupta.
Pratibha’s Pottery
Pottery is a large part of Pratibha’s repertoire along with painting. She came to pottery about 9 years ago. Its connection to the elements is what she loves. Her approach to pottery is to explore its interplay between the visual and tangible, concrete objects.
Her experience as a painter and former sculptor influences the shape and design of her pots. She treats clay as an opportunity to have a visual adventure and is always coming up with new forms and combinations.
Along with a group of potters, Pratibha has a Japanese-style kiln, called an Anagama. This allows them to do frequent wood firings. Wood firings are close to her heart because the random strokes of the fire and ash – she sees the pots as the canvas, the ash as the paint and the fire as the brush – become an extension of her own spiritual and creative sources.
See more of Pratibha's work at www.pguptastudio.com.
Item Special Note
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