Shyam Sharma - Artwork 661

A framed panel of carved wood and ink rendered as a stitched sequence of vertical slats, this work arranges simplified figures, lotus ponds and a large contemplative face into a meditative tableau. Fine black incised lines trace monks, a seated teacher and an attentive assembly against a warm, earth‑toned ground, the composition punctuated by gold leaf and playful cutout shapes along the margin. The piece balances arhythmic patterning and quiet storytelling: repeating vegetation and tiny fish at the base give a rhythmic undercurrent while the large facial motif and clustered group of listeners focus attention on a moment of teaching.

The hand‑drawn contours, subtle texture of carved wood and reserve of pale background create a timeless, tactile presence that invites slow looking.