ROOTED GRACE

Acrylic on canvas

DIMENSIONS: 11 x 14 inches

$180

Grace isn’t loud — it’s lived

Rooted Grace portrays a quiet yet powerful presence — a woman absorbed in the act of painting traditional motifs. Her posture is composed, her sari loosely draped, and her movements imbued with intention. She is graceful but not performative. The grace comes from within — born out of generations of practice, culture, and connection.

The red panel she paints symbolizes tradition, storytelling, and continuity. Her back turned to the viewer emphasizes universality — even turned away - she holds presence — one of the countless women who keep art and heritage alive in the everyday.

In this work, I aimed to depict more than just a moment. I wanted to show a lineage — a sense of being deeply rooted, both in cultural memory and personal identity. The landscape beyond is soft and impressionistic, contrasting with the precision of her strokes — anchoring the narrative.