Untitled 

This untitled painting by Sonaly Gandhi presents us with a fascinating dance of form and symbol. The figures, composed of geometric shapes, are adorned with butterflies. Butterflies, often emblems of transformation and the soul, flutter across the woman’s form, hinting at metamorphosis. This evokes the ancient Greek concept of Psyche, the soul depicted as a butterfly, symbolizing renewal. The checkered patterns on the male figure suggest duality, a play between light and dark, order and chaos. This recalls the Harlequin figure from the Commedia dell'Arte, a trickster embodying contrasting aspects of human nature. The dance, an age-old expression of vitality, captures a primal rhythm, echoing ancient fertility rites and Dionysian revelry. It is a powerful image that resonates on a subconscious level, tapping into our collective memory of ritual and celebration. The artist reveals how symbols persist and evolve, carrying layered meanings across centuries.