Which is your favourite artwork and why?
My favourite piece in the collection is ‘Lord Padmanabha Swamy’. It depicts Lord Vishnu, the Cosmic Preserver of the Universe, reclining in yogic Nidra on the many-hooded eternal serpent Adishesha, dreaming of the next cycle of creation. The ‘Padmanabha’, meaning ‘lotus-navel’, symbolises the lotus emerging from Lord Vishnu’s navel, from which Brahma, the creator, is born. This artwork is a visual embodiment of cosmic balance, preservation, and the infinite energy of the universe. It reminds us that, as humans, we all live in Lord Vishnu’s dream, urging us to relinquish ego, stress, and the overwhelming need for control.
How was the response from the Hyderabad audience?
We were truly rewarded by how our themes of divinity, heritage, and celebration resonated across generations. People from diverse backgrounds connected deeply with our work. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and we are immensely grateful to Hyderabad for the love and appreciation.
