Aranyanyara 1983

Here we have Abdul Mati Klarwein's lush landscape painting. Klarwein, born to Jewish-German parents who fled Nazi Germany, often explored themes of identity and spirituality through his art. Aranyanyara, evokes a sense of wonder with its meticulously rendered details, drawing you into a vibrant, otherworldly scene. The play of light and shadow creates a dreamlike quality, characteristic of Klarwein’s psychedelic style, influenced by his engagement with counterculture movements, and spirituality. The painting invites you to contemplate the interconnectedness of nature and the human spirit. Klarwein once said, "I want to paint what I feel, not just what I see." In Aranyanyara, this sentiment comes alive as the painting transports us to a realm where reality and imagination intertwine, reflecting Klarwein's personal quest for meaning and connection in a world marked by displacement and transformation.