Arahmaiani Indonesian, b. 1961
                                Lingga , 2023
                            
                                    Acrylic on canvas 
140 x 120 cm
                                    
                                   A diptych painting that explores themes of sexuality, spirituality, and cultural symbolism through vivid geometric abstraction. The left panel, dominated by a blue background, features a stylized representation of the...
                        
                    
                                                    A diptych painting that explores themes of sexuality, spirituality, and cultural symbolism through vivid geometric abstraction. The left panel, dominated by a blue background, features a stylized representation of the Lingga (phallus), a symbol traditionally associated with Shiva in Hinduism. The Lingga is depicted with bright, concentric circles in yellow and red, accentuated by green circular forms at the base, symbolizing fertility and cosmic energy.
The right panel, set against a pink backdrop, presents the Yoni (vulva), symbolizing the goddess Shakti. The Yoni is adorned with a similar pattern of circles in blue, green, and orange, mirroring the visual language of the Lingga. This juxtaposition not only emphasizes the complementary nature of masculine and feminine energies but also reflects the philosophy of unity and balance.
                    
                The right panel, set against a pink backdrop, presents the Yoni (vulva), symbolizing the goddess Shakti. The Yoni is adorned with a similar pattern of circles in blue, green, and orange, mirroring the visual language of the Lingga. This juxtaposition not only emphasizes the complementary nature of masculine and feminine energies but also reflects the philosophy of unity and balance.
