Yoga and Silence
The muted blues and earthy tones evoke serenity, but the circular symbols surrounding the figure suggest deeper elemental forces at play. On one side, a flame-like shape, bold and assertive, balances the calm swirl on the opposite. These two symbols—the fire and the spiral—might represent the balance between action and surrender, energy and stillness. They are opposing yet complementary forces, much like the yin-yang dynamic in Eastern philosophy.
Look at the way the body’s inner lines branch out like the veins of a tree, connecting back to nature. It’s as if the figure is both human and more-than-human, rooted in the earth and its cycles. The leaves sprouting from the head reinforce this idea: the mind is fertile ground for growth, but only through stillness can this growth occur. There is an implied surrender to nature, to the forces of the cosmos, and yet a deep personal mastery.
The lotus flowers at the top of the composition are subtle but vital. In Eastern traditions, the lotus is a symbol of purity, of rising above the muck to bloom in beauty. Here, they seem to frame the figure, suggesting that the state of meditation and silence is not only a personal journey but a universal one, echoing through the ages.
What strikes me most about this piece is its balance of complexity and simplicity. The lines are clean, the shapes straightforward, yet each element has a hidden depth, inviting contemplation. “Yoga and Silence” isn’t just about the practice of yoga or the act of meditation; it’s about the space in between—the silence that speaks louder than words, the stillness that vibrates with potential. It’s an invitation to sit with ourselves, to explore the vast, quiet spaces within, and to grow from that silence.
