Ochumber Slopes captures the elemental beauty of the high altitude Himalayan deserts of Ladakh and Spiti. These landscapes are almost otherworldly in their vastness, where the earth is revealed in sweeping bands of golden ochre and moody umber. The colours paint the slopes as far as the eye can see, saturating the horizon with their quiet power.
Each work in the series is constructed from earth, acrylic, and pastels, melding the material richness of the land with the tactile immediacy of mark making. This process honours the Buddhist monks of the region and their tradition of sand mandala painting, echoing both spiritual artistry and the transience woven into Himalayan culture.
The surface of each piece resonates with tension through the interplay of substance and meaning. The paintings appear fragile, yet they are anchored by the weight and permanence of the earth itself. This paradox invites viewers to contemplate both the delicate and enduring forces that shape our world.
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