Size: 26 x 36 inches
Medium: Water colors
Original Handmade Painting: Available
Canvas Prints: Available
‘The Love Story-Sohni Mahiwal’ is an Original Handmade Punjabi Painting made from water colors. This painting is a symbol of love of the artist for his land where such folk tales are still prevalent. Love is a not madness, rather a way of finding oneself. It is a journey to salvation and often regarded as the way to liberation, whether it is for a partner or for God itself. In similar circumstances, the tale of Sohni Mahiwal is reminisced. Fate intertwined the destinies of two unknown people who end up attaining the heavens together.
The artist has chosen the painting of one of the most celebrated pairs of companions in the history of Punjabi culture- Sohni Mahiwal. Following the persistent wish to meet her loved one, Sohni crosses the river Chenab every night, where she loses her life. Creation of such a tragic yet captivating piece of work is nothing but a tribute to the folk characters of Sohni Mahiwal by the artist.
According to the artist, it cannot be classified as a tragedy. Because, tragedy ends in misery and guilt, but here, Mahiwal ends up with Sohni. As they both travel together, hand in hand, accompanying each other to the heaven. This traditional Punjabi artwork is a celebration of devotion, patience and victory of love over every restriction.
For the artist has realized that the love story of Sohni and Mahiwal was an example for the coming generations and a testament to the power of endurance of love. One gets to know through this traditional Punjabi painting that love is a mystery for many. But for the few who understand it, they’ve understood life altogether !
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