Lekin = ‘But’
January 4, 2017
Seen
January 4, 2017
Intezar

This evocative artwork draws inspiration from the emotional and atmospheric depth of the monsoon season, exploring the poetic tension of waiting — whether within a story, a novel, or a moment suspended in time. The composition is rooted in traditional floral motifs, yet its restrained palette of ochre, rust, saffron, and white set against a deep, rain-darkened black creates a mood that is both contemplative and quietly expectant.

Dimension 765mm (Wide) x 985mm (High)   Including Frame
Description

Elegant, winding stems and blossoms emerge delicately across the surface, their rhythm suggestive of drifting thoughts or unfolding narrative arcs. The floral forms, stylised yet expressive, evoke a sense of natural growth halted mid-bloom — as though caught in a moment of pause before the rains arrive.

Subtly embedded within the flowing lines are abstract letterformstentative words that appear to descend gently through the composition. These forms mimic raindrops or falling phrases, suggesting language held in suspension, unspoken yet felt. Their presence is understated, encouraging close looking and reflection.

The piece speaks to the emotional nuance of waiting — not as passive stillness, but as a space charged with anticipation, memory, and quiet longing. It captures the inward nature of waiting as experienced in literature and life, where every moment is filled with unvoiced meaning.

Medium Acrylic paint and resin on canvas  
Type Original painting
 Project Part of the #18. Painting Season 
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