Daum and NOVICA Contemporary Artwork

Dr. Sneh Gangal explores the susumna path of kundalini energy as it passes through eight chakras, which she depicts with original stylizations. According to the top line, first on the left is Muladhara, which corresponds to the base of the spine where kundalini lies dormant. It is symbolized by a four-petal lotus featuring its respective mantras. It is followed by Swadhisthan situated above the genitals and thus increases sexual energies and the power to control them. It is represented by six petals holding its distinct mantras for meditation. Next is Manipura chakra above the navel, depicted as a 10 petal lotus with its mantras. This chakra is related to emotions such as shame, fear, inertia, treachery, aversion, ignorance, worldliness, sadness, jealousy and desire, which can be transformed into positive qualities through meditation on this center. The last chakra on this row is Anhata, located at the spinal center of the region of the heart, and symbolized by a twelve-petal lotus featuring the enlightening mantras.

The second line begins on the left with the Visuddha chakra located in the throat, where it is believed the kundalini penetrates the individual's soul to attain purity by seeing the self ( Hansa ) in the heart. The sixteen petals feature their own mantras. This is followed by the Ajna chakra, symbolized by a two-petal lotus believed to reside between the eyebrows and is thus related to all aspects of the mind. The seventh chakra is Sahasrara, symbolized by a thousand-petal lotus and represents the final abode of kundalini. It is believed to be the meeting place of Sakti (female energies) with Shiva (male energies), representing pure consciousness. Its petals are inscribed with all the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet. Sahasrara is as lustrous as a thousand full moons and its filaments are tinged with the color of a thousands rising suns. As soon as kundalini ascends into Sahasrara, one enters a region that is inconceivable to the mind and indescribable in speech, a state of realization of oneness of individual soul and the supreme soul. When a yogi reaches this place he is believed to be endowed with the six divine powers: absolute knowledge, sovereignty, power, strength, valor and formidability. Thes powers are said to be God�s essential nature, and they are described in Uddhava Gita in full detail.

The eight paintings represent Soma, a minor chakra seen only by accomplished yogis. Represented by a twelve-petal lotus, it is centered by the A-Ka-Tha triangle where Sakti is represented by three essential aspects: will, action and knowledge.

Each watercolor painting features a cotton-lined card paper mat board.

Product Features

• Mat included
• 0.2" H x 9.5" W x 9.5" D
• Watercolor on ivory paper
• Pastel

Reaching an arm behind her, a young mother steadies the child she carries on her back. She wears traditional batik attire, although she has migrated to the city. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah poses a dilemma affecting Ghanaians as their country becomes more urbanized. Working with simplified line and exquisite silhouette, he creates a dramatic image of haunting beauty. 'First and foremost, I assemble my working tools, after which I sketch images on the calico cloth,' Yeboah explains. 'With the sketches done, I sprinkle red and green oil paints on the calico cloth to give it a simple colorful background. I then cut out particular places I intend to replace with cloth, which are later glued together. Afterwards, I dry and frame my collage work.'

This work of art comes in a frame of tweneboa wood.

Product Features

• Arrives framed
• 0.88000005
• 19" H x 13" W x 0.8" D
• Mixed media on calico
• Blue or Purple

Jaqueline Cavalcanti looks to Renaissance art through contemporary eyes to sculpt this original Madonna sculpture. Cavalcanti portrays the voluptuous image in a lithe, dynamic posture that exudes graceful elegance. Crafted with bronze, the sculpture stands on a granite base.
Titled "Madona Renascentista II" in Portuguese.

Bharti Dayal celebrates her love of nature in the ancient style of Madhubani painting. Dayal mixes vegetable dyes with acrylics to paint pairs of birds perched within the spreading branches of a great tree. Subtle touches of red and yellow relieve the otherwise black and white composition. Traditionally painted by women from Mithila on the walls and floor of their homes, Madhubani paintings often depict ancient mythological themes.

Please note: Bharti Dayal signs her pieces on the back side.

• Dimension :-30.5" L x 22.5" W
• Weight :-0.03 lbs
• Material :-Vegetable Dyes And Acrylics On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

Swimming together toward a central point, fish fill this exuberant painting by Devendra Kumar Jha. Fish are a symbol of fertility and abundance, and are considered one of the many avatars of Lord Vishnu. The people of Mithila believe that God created the sea and hence the fish appeared, the first living creatures on earth. The artist works in the traditional Madhubani style with colors derived from plants on handmade paper.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs can vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 22.25" W x 30" H
• Weight - 0.22
• Color - Black or Gray
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Flaunting bright feathers, a gentle bird performs a graceful dance. Flowers fill a blossoming tree and the scene is depicted in dazzling color. Vidushini works in the Madhubani style, painting on handmade paper.

• Dimension - 12.5" W x 19.75" H
• Weight - 0.11
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

All of nature exists in harmony, as can be seen in this Tree of Life painting in green and red. Flowers bloom on its generous branches and colorful birds find shelter there. Vidushini works in India's traditional Madhubani style, painting the idyllic images on handmade paper.

• Dimension :-13.5" W x 20.5" H
• Weight :-0.09 lbs
• Material :-Poster Color On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Green
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

This traditional Madhubani painting, signed by Indian artist Sheela Devi, captures a moment from the Bhagavad Gita in which the cow-herding girls known as the Radhika carry water as they await the mesmerizing flute music of Lord Krishna. The Madhubani technique requires the careful placement of paints to an image drawn freehand on handmade paper. The result is a colorful homage to the romance of ancient India.

• Dimension - 7.5" W x 11" H
• Weight - 0.04
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Created in the traditional Madhubani style, artist Sheela Devi of India presents a majestic depiction of a cow and her calf. Through her masterful use of brightly-colored poster colors and black outlines on handmade paper, the artist expertly captures the bond between mother and child.

• Dimension - 10.75" W x 7.25" H
• Weight - 0.04
• Color - Red
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Sheela Devi preserves the legendary art of Madhubani paintings with this composition featuring twin peacocks. Regarded as sacred in the Hindu tradition, the peacock is also India's national bird. Not only does Devi stay true to the Madhubani style, but the Indian artist also stays true to the technique, including how she prepares the handmade paper.

• Dimension - 3.8" W x 22.25" H
• Weight - 0.03
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Two twin male peacocks gaze at each other amidst forest flora admiring their flamboyant plumage. With bold and vibrant colors, Vidushini of India paints this rich-toned and florid Madhubani-style painting. Madhubani painting is a tradition kept alive and flourishing by women in Bihar, who paint traditional cultural designs and scenes from Indian epics and myths. Through her painting, Vidushini seeks to portray the harmony between nature and mankind.

• Dimension - 20.5" W x 13.5" H
• Weight - 0.13
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Bright color courses through the tree of life, venerated by the people of Mithila. Peacocks preen in the shade of its branches and fish swim beneath while the sun watches over them. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a joyous Madhubani painting.

As each painting is an individual folk art creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

Product Features

• Signed by the artist
• 22" W x 30" H
• Natural dyes on handmade paper
• Orange or Yellow

Returning from the lakeside, a woman balances a calabash gourd on her head. She is lithe and graceful, despite the weight of her load and of the baby on her back. By K. Baka, this beautiful portrait exalts the mothers of Ghana and of the world as he paints with acrylics on card stock.

Product Features

• Signed by the artist
• 4.3" W x 8" H
• Acrylic on card stock
• Blue

The Tree of Life shelters a multitude of birds and small animals that nestle on its strong branches. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani painting in black and white. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 22" W x 7.75" H
• Weight - 0.09
• Color - Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

A handsome family of peacocks dances on the branches of a blossoming tree in this Gond painting by Vidushini. Working with acrylics on handmade paper, Vidushini replicates the painting styles of the Gond tribes of Madhya Pradesh. Themes traditionally revolve around village life and religion.

• Dimension - 15" W x 21.75" H
• Weight - 0.11
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Thirteen women carry baskets on their heads as they make their way to the market. "Thursdays are market day in Koforidua, in the Eastern Region of Ghana," says K. Baka of his inspiration. He works with acrylics on card stock to share an aspect of tradition in a unique and modern style. Includes card paper matting.

• Dimension - 4.1" W x 7.5" H
• Weight - 0.09
• Color - Green
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included
• West Africa

Although she seems to wear an exotic hairdo and make-up, the young woman is actually embraced by a rabbit whose features merge with hers. Jacira Baptista's strong line traces an elegant but enigmatic pen and ink portrait. "The rabbit woman has that quantum capacity of running fast while always listening," that artist confides. "She can remain connected with the world around her without letting it interfere with her freedom." Titled "A Lebre" in Portuguese.

Part of a limited edition.

• Dimension - 12.75" W x 19.75" H
• Weight - 0.15
• Color - Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included
• Brazil

A tree's branches are home to two elegant peacocks in this Madhubani painting, featuring an impressive level of detail. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a joyous Madhubani painting in black and white. This traditional style of painting originates from India's Maithili village.

• Dimension :-28.5" W x 20" H
• Weight :-0.25 lbs
• Material :-Natural Dyes And Acrylic On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Dressed in the style of Northern Thailand, a young woman relaxes on the shore. The lovely girl enjoys the beauty of the landscape. Alaya Cholprasertsuk captures the image in batik and presents her original wall art in a frame of rain tree wood.

• Dimension - 18.5" H x 26.5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 2.71
• Color - Multicolor
• Arrives framed
• Thailand

Arching its long, slender neck, a swan seems to caress the face of a sleeping woman. Spreading wings envelope her in a dream they share. Pen strokes explore the quality of line in a bold and lovely work by Jacira Baptista. "The swan woman represents beauty that flies with grace and nonchalance," she says. Titled "O Cisne" in Portuguese.

• Dimension - 13.25" W x 19.75" H
• Weight - 0.15
• Color - Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included
• Brazil

Relaxing on a quiet afternoon, a girl plays with two charming kittens and a fat, sleepy puppy dog. Alaya Cholprasertsuk depicts them in batik, and presents her original wall art in a frame of rain tree wood.

• Dimension - 26.5" H x 18.5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 2.75
• Color - Brown
• Arrives framed
• Thailand

Traditional Adinkra symbols of Ghana inspire this captivating painting by Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. The upper image represents sankofa, meaning 'go back to your roots,' a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backwards. Below, the impressive Gye Nyame symbol appears, its rotating movements understood as 'I fear none except God.' A colorful kente cloth vision for any collection.

Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah describes his process, 'First and foremost, I assemble my working tools, after which I sketch images on the calico cloth. With the sketches done, I sprinkle red and green oil paints on the calico cloth to give it a simple colorful background. I then cut out particular places I intend to replace with kente, which are later glued together. Afterwards, I dry and frame my collage work.'

Arrives framed in sese wood.

Product Features

• Arrives framed
• 0.66
• 19" H x 13" W x 0.7" D
• Oil, kente cloth and ink on calico cloth; sese wood frame
• Multicolor

Bharti Dayal celebrates her love of nature in the ancient style of Madhubani painting. Dayal mixes vegetable dyes with acrylics to paint peacocks perched within the spreading branches of a great tree. Subtle touches of red and pink relieve the otherwise black and white composition. Traditionally painted by women from Mithila on the walls and floor of their homes, Madhubani paintings often depict ancient mythological themes.

Please note: Bharti Dayal signs her pieces on the back side.

• Dimension :-30.5" L x 22.5" W
• Weight :-0.03 lbs
• Material :-Vegetable Dyes And Acrylics On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

Bharti Dayal celebrates her love of nature in the ancient style of Madhubani painting. Dayal mixes vegetable dyes with acrylics to paint two flamboyant peacocks beneath the spreading branches of a great tree. Subtle touches of red and pink relieve the otherwise black and white composition. Traditionally painted by women from Mithila on the walls and floor of their homes, Madhubani paintings often depict ancient mythological themes.

Bharti Dayal signs her pieces on the back side.

• Dimension :-30.5" L x 22.5" W
• Weight :-0.03 lbs
• Material :-Vegetable Dyes And Acrylics On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

Mother and child smile at each other in a highly expressive painting by K. Baka. Cloaked in a blue shawl, mom and babe are detailed with vivid artistry as Baka paints with rich colors in acrylic paints.

Product Features

• Signed by the artist
• 3.9" W x 7" H
• Acrylic on card stock
• Blue, Orange or Yellow

Bold black and white distinguish the doctor. A classic character born of the 16th century Italian commedia dell'arte, the doctor's nose is long enough to thrust into a bottle of perfume, as he spends his time among the fetid odors of the sickroom. Marcelio Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. The adjustable bands close with Velcro.

Crescents play about a woman's face, caressing her cheeks and forming her features. She closes her eyes, while ruby lips bring vibrant color to an abstract portrait. "I always depict women with their eyes closed," Jacira Baptista says of this elegant pen and ink design. "The moon represents a dreamy woman, the liberty of a dream come to life, exhibiting life in each phase of its cycle." Titled "A Sonhadora - Mulher Lua" in Portuguese.

• Part of a limited edition.
• Material - Ink on card
• Color - Black or Gray
• Dimension - 12.75" W x 19" H
• Weight - 0.15 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included

Bharti Dayal celebrates her love of nature in the ancient style of Madhubani painting. Dayal mixes vegetable dyes with acrylics to paint peacocks perched within the spreading branches of a great tree. Subtle touches of red and pink relieve the otherwise black and white composition. Traditionally painted by women from Mithila on the walls and floor of their homes, Madhubani paintings often depict ancient mythological themes.

• Please note: Bharti Dayal signs her pieces on the back side.
• Material - Vegetable dyes and acrylics on handmade paper
• Color - Black and White
• Dimension - 30.5" L x 22.5" W
• Weight - 0.03 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

This original piece of wall art is the creation of West African artisan Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. Using calico cotton cloth, the artist prepares the image and sprinkles the background in red and blue oil paint. He uses a batik method to depict the mask, adorning it with deep, coral red circles for maximum impact.

Jacira Baptista exalts natural beauty through this captivating painting, featuring the fusion of a woman and a guinea fowl. In the African continent, this unique bird symbolizes beauty. Baptista's original style breathes life into the surreal images that she conjures in black over white along with provocative crimson lips.

Titled "GuinA" in Portuguese.

• Dimension - 13" W x 19" H
• Weight - 0.01
• Color - Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included
• Brazil

Adding a touch of nature's glory to your home decor, this folk art painting by Devendra Kumar Jha and Family depicts an intricate school of fish in black and white. This painting is executed in the traditional style of Madhubani art, originating in the Mithila region of India and typically reserved for women.

Painting with impassioned artistry, Jacira Baptista orchestrates the merger of forms into a surrealist masterpiece. Baptista's message is clear as she equals the feminine soul to the flowering blossom that welcomes the hummingbird.

Titled "Colibri" in Portuguese.

• Dimension - 13" W x 19" H
• Weight - 0.01
• Color - Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included
• Brazil

A bright peacock spreads its wings and takes flight in this fantastical Madhubani painting from India's Vidushini. Created with acrylic on handmade paper, the work mesmerizes with vivid hues of red, blue, yellow, and turquoise painted in clean, graphic lines. A lovely floral motif surrounds the bird, creating the impression of a window or a door. Madhubani paintings originated in Bihar, India, where they were used to adorn walls and floors of homes and other buildings.

For Mexican artist, Mariana GonzAlez, muralist Diego Rivera was a strong influence on her work. Yet she demonstrates her own style with this exquisite triptych. Scarlet tulips slowly lift their heads toward the sun in a work of exceptional realism.

Titled "Tulipanes en rojo" in Spanish.

• Dimension - 31.5" H x 11.75" W x 1.4" D
• Weight - 6.38
• Color - Multicolor
• Stretched
• Arrives unframed
• Signed by the artist
• Mexico

Proudly wearing traditional kente cloth, a drummer dances as he pounds out a welcome cadence on his drum. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboa portrays him in oils on calico, adding colorful fabric cutouts. Original and beautiful, it provides a glimpse of contemporary life in West Africa. The composition arrives in a frame of tweneboa wood.

• Dimension - 13.5" W x 19.25" H
• Weight - 0.9
• Color - Bright
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives framed
• West Africa

Resting her head on her knees, a woman gives herself over to dreams. Her flowing white gown seems to merge with the background, focusing attention on her expressive face. A daisy rests beside her. Was it a gift from the person who has captured her thoughts? Working in the silkscreen technique, Georg Rauch beautifully conveys a sense of tranquility tinged with a hint of nostalgia. The limited edition print is signed and numbered.

• Dimension - 35" W x 23" H
• Weight - 0.4
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Limited edition
• Mexico