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| World Earth Day 22nd April 2020 - 50th Anniversary |
World Earth Day - 22nd April 2020
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of World Earth Day.
To celebrate it, I am showcasing a selection of my creations that embrace the wonders of mother nature and the truly positive impact it has on us all...
1. The Secret Glade
Here is the story behind it...
This painting is based on sketches from a vivid dream I had just before my son was born back in 2005. It contains lots of symbolism and hidden meanings in the form of lotus flowers, streams and waterfall as well as a solitary stag.
Throughout history, the stag has been known as the king of the forest, the protector of all other creatures. It is a messenger, an animal of power, and represents sensitivity, intuition and gentleness. In Buddhist folklore, deers and stags feature very prominently, particularly in Jataka Tales, or stories from the previous births of the Buddha.
The lotus pond represents life, fecundity, because it is rooted in the water and grows towards the sun. The lotus is a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. Its characteristics are a very good analogy for the human condition i.e. as even when its roots are in the muddiest and murkiest waters, the Lotus produces the most elegant flower.
The waterfall is an emblem of continuous motion, in our world in which the elements change ceaselessly while its shape remains the same. It is known as a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good fortune.
The forest symbolises the need to trust your instincts to find your way out of challenging situations; It also alludes to an exploration of unconscious to “find yourself". Other notable symbolism for the forest include the great connection with the that of the mother, as it is a place where life thrives in abundance.
Created: 25th October 2010
©2020 A. Kariyawasam
2. The falling leaves of Autumn
My music composition inspired by the beautiful colour changes and falling leaves of during the Autumn season.
© 2015 Adisha Kariyawasam
3. Summer Haze
A relaxing in-the-moment improvisation to evoke nostalgic memories of a hazy summer day. Includes birdsong sound effects for atmosphere.
© 2015 Composed, Performed and album art photo by Adisha Kariyawasam
Further Reading and Links of Interest
- https://www.earthday.org/
- https://ad1sha.blogspot.com/2020/04/book-reviews.html (features my review of the book Junglenomics by Simon M. Lamb)
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