Paintings by Inni Kaur. Above: "The Source". Below, 1st from bottom: "Oceans". 2nd from bottom: "Kesri". 3rd: "Earth". Thumbnail image: "Creation".
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Colors of Creation
INNI KAUR
“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.” [Plutarch]
Colors invade my consciousness.
I see paintings even in my dreams.
I take the plunge and enter into the world of acrylic paints.
Of which I know nothing.
Yet, I want to paint my dreams.
The paints are kind.
They humor me.
They sense my ignorance.
Gradually, “Creation” materializes.
“What was the time, what was the hour
What was the date, what was the day
What was the season, what was the month
When Creation was born?” - Japji Sahib
Gratitude flows.
“Oceans” emerge.
I witness
The turbulence.
I hear
The roar
I dive
To depths unknown.
“Kesri” surfaces.
Consciousness rises
Virtue whispers
Life begins.
“The Source” appears.
Serenity descends.
Tears flow.
My creations pale my dreams
Yet, I persist
Maybe, one day
My canvas will truly radiate with my dream.
[Inni Kaur serves on the Board of The Sikh Research Institute. She is also the author of a children's book series, “Journey with the Gurus” – www.journeywiththegurus.com ]
March 13, 2014
Conversation about this article
1: Dr. Manoranjna Sivasankar (New York, USA), March 14, 2014, 10:54 PM.
These paintings are beautiful. One can see in them what one wants. Suggest a limited edition of prints, made to order! Well done, Inni. I would like a print of 'Kesri'. I know of a firm called 'Spectrum' which could do it! Love from us both.