Echo of a silent mind

Echo of a silent mind (detail) (2023) by Moksananda

Echo of a Silent Mind is an abstract painting by Moksanada, an artist who explores the concept of ‘thin places’ in his artworks. ‘Thin places’ are places where the veil between the ordinary and the extraordinary is thin, and where one encounters the beauty and mystery of life. Moksanada uses colors, shapes, and textures to express his personal vision and experience of reality.

The painting depicts a person’s silhouette in orange and blue colors, against a background of pink, blue and purple hues. The person’s head is visible and is in a yellow color. The painting is done in a loose, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes, creating an overall mood which is dreamy and ethereal.

The painting can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the viewer’s perspective and imagination. However, one possible interpretation is that the painting represents the artist’s inner self, his silent mind, that echoes his thoughts and feelings. It is a reflection of his identity, his emotions, and his spirituality.

​The orange and blue colors of the silhouette suggest a contrast between warmth and coolness, passion and calmness, fire and water. The orange color also implies a sense of vitality, creativity, and courage. The blue color also conveys a sense of depth, tranquility, and wisdom. The contrast between these two colors creates a balance and harmony in the painting.

The yellow color of the head indicates a source of light, energy, and joy. It also symbolizes the intellect, the rationality and the logic of the artist. The yellow color also contrasts with the other colors in the painting, making them appear more vibrant and intense. The yellow color also represents the artist’s optimism and hope for the future. The background colors of pink, blue and purple create a sense of space, atmosphere, and mood in the painting. The pink color evokes a feeling of love, romance, and tenderness. The blue color also invokes a feeling of peace, serenity, and spirituality. The purple color also suggests a sense of mystery, magic, and intuition. The background colors also reflect the artist’s emotions and states of mind.

The impressionistic style of the painting shows the artist’s spontaneity and experimentation with different techniques and materials. The visible brushstrokes add a dimension of texture and movement to the painting. They also reveal the artist’s personality and expression. The dreamlike atmosphere evokes a sense of wonder and awe in the viewer. It also invites the viewer to enter the artist’s world of ‘thin places’, where reality is more than what it seems. The painting is a work of art that echoes the silent mind of the artist.

Echo of a Silent Mind by Moksanada is an expression his personal vision and experience of reality. It uses colors, shapes, and textures to convey his identity, emotions, and spirituality. It also reflects his concept of ‘thin places’, where one can encounter the beauty and mystery of life. The painting is a manifestation of his inner self, his silent mind, that echoes his thoughts and feelings.