"Jean in Dream Land", Nitram Charcoal on 300 gsm full cotton Lana paper

“Jean in Dream Land" captures the quiet poetry of a moment suspended between reality and reverie. Rendered on lush 300 gsm full cotton Lana paper, the portrait blooms from the delicate interplay of Nitram charcoal sticks and the velvety depth of Nitram Fusain Aquarelle charcoal watercolour. Jean’s gaze, both anchored and distant, seems to drift beyond the viewer, as if she is listening to a story only she can hear. The intricate patterns of her garment dissolve into soft floral echoes, blurring the boundary between the girl and the dreamscape that embraces her. Shadows and textures breathe life into her presence, while the surrounding blossoms whisper of fleeting thoughts, forgotten memories, and unspoken longings. It is not merely a portrait, but a quiet passage into a world where time softens and dreams take root.

~ Swami Sankaranda Saraswati (formerly Arindam Gupta)

 

Born in Khanyan, West Bengal, Swami Sankaranda Saraswati (formerly Aridam Gupta) walks the path where art and Advaita meet. Nurtured by the blessings of his family, his journey unfolds as both artist and seeker. An ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and Goddess Tara, he embraces the name ‘Abodha’ — Beyond Intelligence, dissolving the boundaries of self into the eternal. His art, wrought in Nitram charcoal, is not mere image but meditation—an offering where form and formlessness entwine. Through themes of Yoga and the mystic play of Mohini Vidya, his works whisper the truth of Advaita: all that exists is Consciousness, the One without a second. His canvas becomes scripture, his strokes a hymn, leading the viewer into silence, stillness, and the infinite. He currently lives in the UAE. https://www.instagram.com/arindamsart/