The Big Migration. Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 76.2 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

I have been thinking carefully about this work for the past two years, and the vision that it contains came to fruition while intermittently working on it over the past year. The Big Migration is a surrealist painting depicting a fantastical migration of humanity through the solar system, but it also carries a deeper message … Continue reading The Big Migration. Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 76.2 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

Kundalini. Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 76.2 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

DNA and genetics allow us to explore the universe within ourselves. With modern science, we have discovered that the cosmos and our bodies are interconnected. Understanding the vital role DNA plays in our existence and the world around us can help shed light on the mysteries of the universe. By unlocking the secrets of our … Continue reading Kundalini. Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 76.2 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

Women of the 8th Sea: Acrylic on canvas 40,6 x 40,6 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

The 8th Sea challenges the notion that water can be controlled and manipulated for human purposes. One example is the port of Hamburg, a site steeped in colonial history and exploitation of resources. The idea of The Seven Seas is also questioned, challenging the arbitrary boundaries imposed by humans on a vast and interconnected system. … Continue reading Women of the 8th Sea: Acrylic on canvas 40,6 x 40,6 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

The Dark Sides of Religion (part 2/5): Brahman’s Social Order. Acrylic on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

The evil of India’s caste practice is almost as old as the gods, and is the most noxious and evolved example today of how humans attempt to impose superiority and suffering on others by virtue of their birth. Hindu texts speak of four tiers, or varnas, making up a broader caste pyramid in society. On … Continue reading The Dark Sides of Religion (part 2/5): Brahman’s Social Order. Acrylic on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

The Decolonization Memorial in Berlin

The 20th century saw the rise of decolonization movements in Africa and Asia, leading to the end of European imperialism in many parts of the world. The decolonization of Africa and Asia led to a deracination of traditional cultures and values.Unfortunately, the corruption of local leaders in Africa and Asia led to chaos and civil … Continue reading The Decolonization Memorial in Berlin