The Shakti
Acrylic on Canvas
31 x 97 cm and 33 x 84 cm (each)
2023
It would be easy to read the preeminent themes of Erina Tamrakar’s paintings as statements of self, identity, and gender. These works are conscious or unconscious explorations of her personal journeys and experiences. Erina’s Third Eye series is rooted in the femininity of the subjects, expressed through deep reds. The recurrence of symbols creates a distinct opposition: the introspection of the silent, downward-cast eyes provides point of contrast with the dominant gaze of the third eye, open and red.