Kumkuma -- Close-up Portrait of Indian Woman
by Jayne Somogy
Original - Not For Sale
Price
$100
Dimensions
10.000 x 10.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Kumkuma -- Close-up Portrait of Indian Woman
Artist
Jayne Somogy
Medium
Drawing - Pastels On Black Canvas
Description
This is a portrait, on black gallery canvas, of an Indian woman. The red dot on her forehead is usually referred to as a bindi, and is generally now decorative in nature, although originally it was created as a means to worship one's intellect--to ensure one's thoughts, speech, actions, habits and ultimately our character becomes pure, to help one make noble decisions in life. Red represents honor, love and prosperity. Sometimes it is worn to represent the "third eye" and preserves the symbolic significance that is integrated into Indian mythology in many parts of India. This dot traditionally is formed with a paste made from red turmeric, or kumkuma, although today it can also be a ready-made plastic disk or a jewel that is stuck on.
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October 4th, 2015
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Comments (2)
Ramon Martinez
Fantastic portrait!
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Ramon! I really enjoy creating portraits, especially ethnic subjects.