Art and Spirituality at the Centre d’Art

In “Sacred Echoes,” Pujasree draws from her transformative experiences in Peru, where she immersed herself in the natural beauty and spiritual practices of the Shipibo tribe. Her works, rendered in watercolour, ink and colour pencils, weave vibrant, dreamlike narratives infused with animals, forests and other natural motifs. One piece, Taruca, portrays the Peruvian Andean deer, a symbol of grace, strength, and renewal. The painting’s soft hues of pink and blue create a calming presence, while its intricate details – such as antlers that blossom into flowers – speak to themes of personal growth and the interconnectedness of life.

Pujasree’s use of vibrant colours, inspired by the emotional resonance of colour theory, amplifies the energy and vitality of her work. Her fluid, organic forms suggest an ongoing process of transformation, as she translates her inner journey of healing and rediscovery into visual form. Her art celebrates the beauty of nature as a guide and reflects a reverence for life’s cyclical rhythms.

Complementing Pujasree’s vibrant approach, Vasandan’s “The Symbol of Meditation” offered a quieter exploration of spirituality. His pen-and-ink works, executed with a painstaking stippling technique, are monochromatic compositions of black, white, and brown. These highly detailed pieces reflect the artist’s focus on balance, harmony, and the spiritual alignment of human life with the elements of nature.

One of Vasandan’s pieces featured a figure in Padmasana (lotus pose), enclosed within a glowing orb. The surrounding environment, composed of flowing roots, textured landscapes, and surreal patterns, merges the human form with the elements of Pancha Bhoota (earth, water, fire, air, and space). The work’s intricate textures and organic forms suggest the symbiotic relationship between humanity and the cosmos. Vasandan’s use of stippling, with its meticulous attention to light, shadow, and detail, gives his pieces a meditative quality that mirrors the practice of mindfulness itself.

Both exhibitions served as visual meditations, inviting viewers to slow down and engage deeply with the themes presented. Pujasree’s vivid colours and fluid forms inspired a sense of emotional renewal and transformation, while Vasandan’s restrained palette and intricate details encouraged quiet reflection on the unity of existence. Together, they offered a compelling dialogue about the role of art as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual.