Shiva – The Silent Witness ( No- 4 of 108 )

Oil on Stretched Canvas | 20 in (H) x 14 in (W) | Original Artwork (GIFTED / PRIVATE COLLECTION)

A deeply personal and intimate offering from the Adiyogi series, capturing the Lord of Yoga in a state of absolute, undisturbed stillness (Samadhi). Turning away from the grand, dramatic scale of the universe, this piece looks inward, focusing entirely on the serene countenance of the First Yogi. Marked by the sacred ash across his brow and a radiant, glowing third eye, he sits as the silent witness to all creation. Completed with a deep sense of devotion and shared ancestry, this highly sentimental painting was presented as a personal gift to the artist’s uncle, permanently binding a blessing of infinite peace, protection, and quiet strength to his home.

The Craft

Measuring 20×14 inches, this original oil painting showcases an incredible mastery of soft, layered light and rich canvas texture. Moving away from sharp lines, the artist uses fluid, impressionistic brushstrokes to build the planes of the face, giving the skin an ethereal, meditative quality. The crescent moon gleams with a soft, chalky texture against the dark, flowing crown of matted hair, while expressive streaks of warm ochre and gold break through the muted background—creating a visual breath of warm air around the cool stillness of the deity.

Specifications

• Size: 20 inches (H) x 14 inches (W)

• Type: Original Painting on Stretched Canvas

• Medium: Oil on Canvas

• Display: Archival canvas; signed by the artist in the lower corner.

🏛️ Gallery Status: Private Sanctuary

Series Registry: Facet No. 4 of 108

Status: Held in the private family collection of the artist’s uncle.