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Two Distanced Figures
Shanti Panchal, 2000
Shanti Panchal, Two Distanced Figures
© Shanti Panchal. Courtesy of Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
The work is autobiographical in nature and explores the isolation of the individual.
The large eyes of the figures relate to Jain miniature painting, where they symbolise the search for spiritual values. Similarly the mark on the woman's forehead refers to the Hindu belief in the third eye of Shiva.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Two Distanced Figures, 2000
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Watercolour on paper
Dimensions
128 x 100 cm
Grant
1,475
Total cost
5,900
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