"What’s left of someone’s creation,
becomes another’s innovation"
"As I move my pencil I can feel tiny granite grains rolling in the nerves of my paper. Through my pencil I feel the softness, ... the hardness of the pressure I apply. The thickness of my sketch, the thinness of the line is all in my hands. There is little room for error but mistakes are easily made. At times I need to erase my failures that will always remain in an under-layer. Regardless how many times I need to restart,
moving forward is my only way." ~ Mata
 Kīrttimukha, the word mukha in Sanskrit refers to the face while kīrti means "fame, glory". The legend of this "glorious face" dates back to the Skanda Purana carrying the name of a swallowing fierce monster face with huge fangs, and gaping mouth. After the monster ate itself leaving just his head, as Lord Shiva had ordered, Lord Shiva praised it with making it the guardian of his temple. It is mostly seen in Hindu and Buddhist temple architecture in South (East) Asia. |  |  A Nāga, is a half human, half snake symbolising neither the realms of the Earth nor the underworld. The Cobra is a symbol of energy in Hindu mythology. The energy which is alert or at times restfulness. It's the symbol for wakefulness in deep sleep, or awakened consciousness. Naga Devi are often sculptures found in the temple architecture, such as Mukteshwar Temple in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha |
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 On the rooftop of Kala Bhoomi, the traditional Arts & Crafts Museum of Odisha we find these little creatures ... giving terracotta a new life. The Tile Craft of Barpali is traditionally from Western Odisha. More about this tribal art can be read here |  |  A gift from my heart to my dearest Godfather. Thank you The background of the racing horses are a pattern of the different Jockey jumpers. The aim was let the horses come out of the frame while their riders dissolve in the background. |
 In the temple kitchen of the Ananta Basudeba temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha the priest cook daily over 3000 meals and are being offered to Lord Vishnu and thereafter distributed to devotees. Visit Ekamra Walks for a free heritage walk in the Old City of Bhubaneshwar. |  Wild bisons on Odisha pattern ~ Debrigrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha |  Inerpretation of original sculpture at Khandagiri Caves. The sculpture tells the story of King Kharavela who shoots at a winged deer, symbol of spiritual authority, one of the sacred animals mentioned in the Ramayana. Visit Ekamra Walks for a free tour at Khandagiri Caves, Odisha |
 Inerpretation of original sculpture at Khandagiri Caves. The sculpture tells the story of King Kharavela who goes bathing with his woman and tamed elephant. At the river a troop of wild elephants arrive. the fight for survival begins. Visit Ekamra Walks for a free tour at Khandagiri Caves, Odisha |  Balabhadra, Jagganath and Subhadra Matahart at the Odisha Crafts Museum - Kala Bhoomi (https://www.odishacraftsmuseum.com) Visit Ekamra Walks for a free museum tour. |  Traditional Hanuman Lanka Podi Matahart at the Odisha Crafts Museum - Kala Bhoomi (https://www.odishacraftsmuseum.com) Visit Ekamra Walks for a free museum tour. |
 Matahart at the Odisha Crafts Museum - Kala Bhoomi (https://www.odishacraftsmuseum.com) Visit Ekamra Walks for a free museum tour. |  Matahart at the Odisha Crafts Museum - Kala Bhoomi (https://www.odishacraftsmuseum.com) The pattern design on the background is a typical Orissa design. Visit Ekamra Walks for a free museum tour. |  Matahart at the Odisha Crafts Museum - Kala Bhoomi https://www.odishacraftsmuseum.com/ Visit Ekamra Walks for a free museum tour. |
 Prakritik Planet Logo for a green travel tour and adventure agency. |  Poster design "Think twice, drink wise" for the Dancing Rain Creative Festival 2019, Assam. The poster is to raise awareness with the local community for keeping their rivers clean. |  Mata @ work ~ preparing a murual for the children to paint in colour Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |
 Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |  Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |  Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |
 Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |  Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |  Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |
 Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |  |  Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |
 Art project with the children of Guwahati, Assam as a part of the Dancing Rain Creative Art Festival 2019 to raise awareness of their endangered species. |  Business card design for a therapist. The dragonfly overlaps on the other side of the card. |  "In Love with Nature" The hidden layers of the Self are covered with a veil, known only by the one who travels deep within and a mystery to the receivers. This self-portraiture let you see a little of my mystery within. |
 "It's not about how far you aim but how far you reach" ~ Mata This little weeing statue called Manneken Pis has reached the world but very few know the artist behind the sculpture, Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder. His work is representing independence of mind and humor of the people of the city Brussels, Belgium. |  La Sagrada family in and out on the Catalunian flag |  |
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Mata art created with love for the world.
"I say no to digital Art ... Art is made by heart,
through feelings free flowing, from pencil, to brush, to pen."
My artwork is solely made by hand. Medium used: pencil, Steadtler pigment liner pens, watercolours or acrylic. Next to painting, I write stories, quotes and opinion texts which you can discover and read on my blogpage "Talks & Tales".
Contact me here for any creative enquiries or collaborations including creative writing & graphic art.