Matsya

The legend of Matsya is very similar to other Great Flood myths. According to the Matsya Purana, the king of pre-ancient Aryavarta (North India) and... more

by D Renee Wilson

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Price

$1,700

Dimensions

38.000 x 18.000 x 1.500 inches

Title

Matsya

Artist

D Renee Wilson

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Plaster

Description

The legend of Matsya is very similar to other Great Flood myths. According to the Matsya Purana, the king of pre-ancient Aryavarta (North India) and a devotee of Vishnu, Satyavrata who later was known as Manu was washing his hands in a river when a little fish swam into his hands and pleaded with him to save its life. He put it in a jar, which it soon outgrew. He then moved it to a tank, a river and then finally the ocean but to no avail. The fish then revealed himself to be Vishnu and told him that a deluge would occur within seven days that would destroy all life. Therefore, Satyavrata was instructed to take "all medicinal herbs, all the varieties of seeds, and accompanied by the seven saints� along with the serpent Vasuki and other animals. Sound familiar? ;)
The colors of soothing, cool waters saturate this piece featuring a figure in matsyasana, or fish pose. I created this piece to remind myself that the deluges of life are not always meant to drown me, but to wash away the unnecessary obstacles I may be clinging to. Let the riptide take you out, go with the flow, and know that the current may sweep you to better shores.
The original piece is available at Artisans Gallery of Sanford, FL.

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September 11th, 2012