Artwork Description

In old times man was scared of Divine power and had respect for Him. In the ancient times some of the animals and birds were serving man to protect them particularly in the jungle and other wilder places. Old religious texts have abundance of references. Even the Gods and Goddesses used them as vahanas. In ancient times homeless people were keeping the dogs on night vigil. In old Punjab the villagers were not in favor of the rope around the neck. These were not branded dogs but ordinary street type dogs. These dogs were either used to sit on the door or allowed to sit in the area of the kitchen but in limit. There were one or two houses of the rich people who were having big dogs just to show their richness or scared people with power. It was believed that black dog represent divine power and was offered roti with mustered oil. Similarly parrot, the vahana of Kama ,was captured in the cage either by the women to chat or by the goldsmith as informer. In the present time man is lonely and living in the arena of superficial desires. There is no family bonding. Human beings are in race which never ends. Earlier man was not alone but the joint family was there to sort out all the problems of life. The entire village was a family and celebrate life. There was no word of fear and secrecy. Now feeling in loneliness is common. People used to sit together in sath to share the feelings. Now in present time man decorate the house with the plants in the pot. Mostly he buys the plastic flowers without any fragrance. In the past man was in love with the trees and worship them . These trees and herbs were helpful in curing the diseases. In this time trees and plants are devoid of fragrance and no bird sit on them. Man is working like a machine without any emotions. Madan ,the prolific artist, always working on such subjects to create awareness for the welfare of the society. He is expert in dissection of mind, body and soul. His damsel, the most beautiful with all the ideals of Indian beauty summarizes the definition of Shingar. Her long black hair are adorned with tendril and ears wear leaf like ornaments. Her profile face with sharp feathers are hiding the reality inside though the outer is just a cover of decoration and illusion. One of her hand is placed on the head of the pet. Both release oxytocin and correlate the social bond. She has deep reverence for the pet. She is in melancholy but trying to cope with stress. The pet near by is capable of assessing humans emotional states. Madan painted therapy of the present time. Parrots in various poses and postures on the arm show the desires which she carry along. Her body is adorned with numerous flora and fauna which enhance her beauty. These are rare metaphors which carry deep meaning. The interesting is the close bond allowing each others body language. Madan is a psychologist Her beautiful damsel suffers from isolation, inside depression and mental illness finds security in an emotional support animal. It looks therapy pet is throwing light on her loneliness. It an important determinant for psychological well being. The pet gives a sense of cohesion to a person’s sense of self.