A global inititive sponsored by Jack Daniels, 10 artists around
the world were sent an actual Jack Daniels whisky barrel to use as
our canvas! We had to relate it in some way to Jack Daniels.

The shape of the barrel reminded me of a chrysalis - a cuccoon, where
metamorphasis happens and a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. I related
this to the charcoal mellowing and maturing process that happens in the
oak wood barrel, transforming the corn, barley and rye to whisky.

Being the artist from India, I dressed my lady in an Indian outfit with a
bright orange dupatta. On the surface, the outer side of the barrel, she
is Indian, but from within, the inner side of the barrel, she is nature..
part of the forest, trees, leaves, earth and sky.

I was inspired by a recent experience at Isha Yoga center. While
returning from second stream waterfalls, a group of us came across a
bunch of buttercup yellow butterflies perched on a rock, that suddenly and
simultaneously burst into flight! They disappeared within minutes.. but we
were left with a feeling of delight.. a togetherness with each other and nature.

The mirror in the center of the barrel, represents the pond
between the waterfalls. As we share the scene with the girl, we see our
reflection in the pond/ mirror through the butterflies and leaves.The
butterflies are made of light cotton canvas.

Each barrel is displayed at an airport.. Metamprphosis is presently at
Mumbai International airport. Funds raised from the auction will go
towards aid for Haiti.

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