Last week I finished a piece based on one of the most complex Hindu deities, Kali Ma, the Dark Mother.
Of course she also has a benevolent side but usually when you see her she is in her dark mode of destruction. 
Usually standing above the dead body of Shiva....don't worry he comes back. He's a god after all. 
She apparently also fought Sinbad...here she is now...
Thought I'd share some images of a piece I just finished. This is my Kali, the Dark Mother.
One missing feature that I deliberated long and hard on is the traditional Kali tougue. I tried it and it was too much for this particular piece. Instead I sort of insinuate it.
It is usually bright red and sort of like Gene Simmons. In fact I really think that he used her as inspiration. You compare and decide:
It is usually bright red and sort of like Gene Simmons. In fact I really think that he used her as inspiration. You compare and decide:Kali:
Gene:
Wow what a great piece! (although I am not sure about the "thing"
ReplyDeletearound her mouth to stop her from talking? Hang on a minute, there is a couple of people at work that that would be great for.. can you make me some ?? LOL
I really like her "tongue" and my goodness I can see the resemblance in Gene!!!
What did you use as a base for the head?
Oh my... she's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the watch pieces and the third eye.
Cracking up over the Gene Simmons reference! LOVE your Dark Mother (the tongue, eyes, face -- so amazing)!
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ReplyDeleteI like your "idea" of a tongue far more than the actual version. Your piece is fantastic as always! Would love to travel there to check it out in person though.
ReplyDeleteLove the watch pieces you used as well!
Great piece you have created there Michael :)
ReplyDeleteThe first time I heard the name Kali was watching Gunga Din with Cary Grant. She was one scary dudette! Since then I've developed a cautious affection for the Dark Mother. Your Kali Ma is a beautiful interpretation, ancient and contemporary. Yeah, that red tongue would be overkill (heh!). Gene Simmons terrifies me ever since my boss showed up wearing his Kiss mask one Halloween. Eewww!
ReplyDeleteWow--this is very intense, Michael! Kinda reminds me of "The Borg" on Star Trek!! Great, stuff.
ReplyDeleteA late comment, albeit a sincere one. This is absolutely fabulous. I'm a great admirer of your work and have been trying to synch up my schedule to take a class sometime, somewhere in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteLast time I was in India it was Kali's festival day, and she was absolutely everywhere. I thought it was really interesting that Kali historically had been naked, but the shrines to her in all but one or 2 cases had her clothed. West meets East.
KALI KI JAI!
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