Raga | 21" Dia.

This piece depicts a raga played by Debvashish Bhuttacharaya and expresses the subtle beauty of his playing and the warm heartbeat of the tabula drum.

A raga is a classical Indian music melodic mode.  Debashish Bhuttacharaya is a well-known Indian slide guitarist. I chose this work because I was intrigued with the challenge to find a way to express a more subtle and quiet piece of music.

Perpetual Motion explores the use of line and color to create rhythm and convey the sense of constant movement in a static image. For each work I select a track of music that I play in a constant loop throughout the painting process. This allows me to get swept into the music so that I can use its rhythm and melodies to help orchestrate the painting's composition. 

Original oil painting on a custom made wood panel and frame.