Shakti Rising: The Graceful Warrior Awakened 2025

Acrylic paint, textiles, original photographs, recycled clothing, crystals, and antique objects, on canvas Mixed Media Exploration of the Inner Warrior

Shakti Rising” is a mixed media piece depicting the Hindu Goddess Durga Ma, created with acrylic paint, vintage textiles, photographs, antique objects, and symbolic crystals that explore the archetype of the inner warrior, which Durga Ma represents. Each element, from a sequin dripping knife to a sari made from a repurposed belly dancing skirt, serves as an emblem of reclaimed inner power and courageous transformation. The work invites the idea of sacred alchemy, urging the viewer to witness and awaken their own fierce, creative potential.