Red String

This painting also draws on symbols resonant with South Asian culture. The red string evokes the kalava, often tied during rituals for protection and connection to the divine, here repurposed to explore fate and entanglement. The act of pouring water recalls ritual offerings in Hindu traditions, such as tarpan, which honor connection to ancestors and the cyclical nature of life. The presence of the snake nods to nāga symbolism—often representing both danger and spiritual awakening—deepening the painting’s exploration of inner turmoil and transformation.