আলাপন or Alapon means communion. This could be of colors and emotions. This 8” x 10” mixed media painting is an adaptation of a previous series but speaks to me better. To me, this is an attempt to bridge the gap between earthly and ethereal, the individual and the universal.
The title, Alapon, is rooted in the Indian classical music traditions, refers to the slow improvisational introduction to a raga - a space void of lyrics - only an exploration of notes. Once paired with Communion, we explore the true spiritual or human connection - excluding dialogue - that exists in the “pre-speech” of the soul… the resonance of silence.
