Art for Care

This painting was inspired by the creative expression of a child from the NGO called Vatsalya, nurtured by an enterprising and dedicated lady named Mary Paul in Bengaluru, Karnataka State of India. I was requested by the organizers to choose one painting out of many done by the children and to write about the inspiration that made me paint the 4x3 ft acrylic painting. The event was to commemorate 25 years of Vatsalya having taken care of homeless children and finding foster homes for them. A very noble cause indeed.
I have included the article below describing my painting named Essence of Freedom.

Essence of Freedom

The painting of a single fish on a stark cobalt blue background stood out amongst all the other creative works of the children. The expressive and spontaneous strokes, using a limited palette of colors, was simple yet striking enough to warrant attention.

The lone fish symbolized an independent spirit and the expression of happiness in the  eyes of the fish was soaking in freedom of movement . A few lines as eyelashes that the child’s perception created, is very endearing.

A free spirited artist connects with the canvas to express the essence of freedom. Inspired by the child’s chosen subject, I used free flowing lines and a cool color palette to create the essence of freedom.

Shirley Mathew

2014

The sale of this painting would help in funding future projects of Vatsalya. Any takers for this good cause?