Guardian Naga Photograph - Limited Edition of 4

In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, the Naga is a member of a class of mythical semidivine beings, half human and half cobra. They are a strong, handsome species who can assume either wholly human or wholly serpentine form and are potentially dangerous but often beneficial to humans. They live in an underground kingdom called Naga-loka, or Patala-loka, which is filled with resplendent palaces, beautifully ornamented with precious gems. The creator deity Brahma relegated the nagas to the nether regions when they became too populous on earth and commanded them to bite only the truly evil or those destined to die prematurely. They are also associated with waters—rivers, lakes, seas, and wells—and are guardians of treasure. I call attention to the myth of Paradise with my art. Using vintage costume jewelry as building blocks, I create visions of a joyous utopia. I search swap meets and yard sales for discarded pins, broaches, figurines and trophies. I photograph them and use the images to create compositions of surreal wonder.

Photography:Digital on Canvas

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:4

Size:96 W x 19 H x 1 D in

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