VIPEKSHA GUPTA     

Imbue

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Would the journey inward proceed the journey outward? Or does it anticipate the pilgrimage outwards? If the inward journey is about experience, then the outward journey is about express- expression of that inward spiritual experience. Delving beneath the surface of our outer functioning selves, we come face to face with our damaged human nature and the struggle to progress from the false to the true self. Through our darkness and vulnerability, we come closer to the mystery of self.

 

Through this new series ‘Imbue’ one can see how the artist’s trajectory of introspection moves outside the realms of the human body to explore the physical sphere created by our collective consciousness. ‘Brown’ makes her feel that it is in fact the ordinary experiences mediated through the human body stemming out of the spiritual psychological makeup-that keep people aligned with ethereal. In the profound levels of self-lie hurt, confusion, ugliness, loss of faith in self, and others. Yet there are, too, the bright areas of peace, joy, compassion, courage, freedom of spirit. In opening to the whole of ourselves we open to light as well as to our darkness. An essential part of our journey inward is learning to have compassion for ourselves. As we explore our deepest experiences we will be able to distinguish what is constructive or destructive, what gives us life or what takes it away. The journey inward will strengthen us for the journey outward. These two spectrum of journeys are not sequential but simultaneous. Both experience and expression fuel more encounters at this beautiful inner sanctuary of the soul.