The Guide

₹10,500.00

After I started posting on social media and my on Whatsapp status about my lippan art, I got a call from Mrs. Jyoti Udaynath Panda asking me if I make custom designs too. She was among a group of Ph.D. scholars who wished to present something special to their guide who was retiring. I could see how keen they were to present something different. I first thought of making a piece with a collage of religious symbols. But on discussion we decided to make something neutral – well, not neutral really, but non-religious.

What does the guide symbolise? As a (former) guide I always said that I am like a beacon, when I see you getting lost, I will show the direction, but you have to find the paths yourself. I did make a geometric pattern, which is what lippan art usually is, but I filled the central rectangular part – which was like a road crossing – with mirrors. They shine, reflect, but if you see closely, you can see yourself, find yourself and the several paths you could take; symbolising two-way communication which is how it is supposed to be. You have to choose wisely. If you still get lost, come back and gaze a little longer. The light will be still shining. The wall art turned out very different, it is still lippan art, but not typically so. It is much more sober, elegant, and fits into a scholars and an academic’s home beautifully.

Specifications:

Base material: MDF Board
Clay and mirror work
Size: 2 ft X 4 ft

Customisable

Made to order. Please allow about 10-15 days for despatch

The Guide

I first thought of making a piece with a collage of religious symbols. But on discussion we decided to make something neutral – well, not neutral really, but non-religious.

What does the guide symbolise? As a (former) guide I always said that I am like a beacon, when I see you getting lost, I will show the direction, but you have to find the paths yourself.

I did make a geometric pattern, which is what lippan art usually is, but I filled the central rectangular part – which was like a road crossing – with mirrors. They shine, reflect, but if you see closely, you can see yourself, find yourself and the several paths you could take; symbolising two-way communication which is how it is supposed to be. You have to choose wisely. If you still get lost, come back and gaze a little longer. The light will be still shining.

The wall art turned out very different, it is still lippan art, but not typically so. It is much more sober, elegant, and fits into a scholars and an academic’s home beautifully.

Presenting “The Guide”
Made on MDF board
Gold and White colour combination
Dimensions: 2 ft. X 4 ft.
Comments and enquiries welcome.
(I do have a real pictures of the wall art with Mrs. Jyoti Udaynath Panda and her group of co-scholars, and her guide Dr. Mathews but have refrained from putting it up here for the sake of privacy)