Acrylic Colorful Hand-Painted (Abstract Nandi)

What is the idea behind the Abstract Nandi?

Nandi, the seated bull, is painted here from Dr. Priyanka Srivastava's own imagination. She has drawn the bull in fine cream line patterns on a maroon form, set over streaks of blue and teal, so it reads as a calm, patterned presence rather than a realistic animal.

Why does the surface look textured?

The artist used acrylic on canvas together with a texturing object, so the painting has a raised, textured feel and is not completely flat. Under side light from a window or a wall lamp, that texture catches small shadows and makes the cream linework and blue streaks look more layered.

How big is the Abstract Nandi?

It measures 38 x 28 inches, which makes it a statement piece. It needs a wide wall, such as the main wall of a living room, a large entrance foyer or the space above a bed or long sofa, with enough room around it to be seen from a distance.

Does it come framed?

No, it comes unframed, rolled. You can decide how to present it, with a frame chosen to suit the maroon and blue, or in a simpler, unframed way if your room is minimal.

Is there a certificate with it?

Yes. It carries the artist's signature and comes with a certificate of authentication. Dr. Priyanka Srivastava is an artist of the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bangalore, and the certificate confirms this as her original hand-painted work.

Where does a Nandi painting fit in a home?

With its large size and calm, patterned bull, it works well near the entrance, in a puja area with space around it, or on the main wall of the living room. The maroon and blue palette also sits comfortably in a contemporary room with grey, white or wooden furniture.