Goddess Tara face

Tara is the source of compassion (skt. karuna).

The Tibetan name sgrol, like the original Sanskrit Tara, means «to cross the Ocean of Existence.» She is addressed for salvation (skt. tarayati) from the threatening dangers of Samsara.

Drawing, made according to all the canons in the old technique of painting on silk. The proportions of the faces of female deities are the same for various peaceful manifestations such as Tara, Saraswati, Odser Chenma and others.

Goddess Tara face

 

2021, 35 x 27,5 cm

canvas, mineral pigments, gold, brocade, silk

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