Thursday, February 18, 2010

Powder of Possibilities

I am always fascinated by the kolams of South India, in which women take humble powder or flour and transform it into intricate designs, expertly released through their forefingers. This young girl participated in the Kolam contest in Mylapore (the old part of Chennai). Although her drawing was not as controlled or as symmetrical as the adults', her intense concentration grabbed me. 

Color pencil, 2010

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