Maitri

Created as a wedding present. Symbolizing the birth of a new family and commemorating the inevitable longevity and growth of the couple. Maitri is a Sanskrit word meaning unconditional love and friendship with oneself as well as the joint last name of the newlyweds.

Medium: Mixed Media and Acrylic on board
Year: 2015
Size: 2ft x 3ft

Almost two hundred photos of their moments together and the blending of their family. Congratulations to the radiant couple and their 4 children.

Detail shot of the finished painting.

Detail of the right and left vertical sides of the painting commemorating their joint name change and date of their union.

Process photo. Left: the composition after finishing the collage. Right: the composition after applying the sculpting texture medium.

Process photo. The wooden board, priming the board, and cutting out the images.