An Ode to Childhood

Rooted in South Asian imagery, the playfighting tigers echo motifs found in miniature paintings and folk art, where animals often symbolize vitality and the spirit of play. The sparkling web spun by spiders can be linked to the intricate patterns of rangoli, forms of childhood expression that blend play with cultural tradition. Beads and stickers recall the textures of bindi boxes and childhood craft kits found in many South Asian homes, where artistic curiosity is nurtured early. The piece captures not just a universal childhood, but one infused with the playful richness of a South Asian upbringing.