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Summary
S. Chandrasekaran, Visvayoni, 1988, Mixed media on fabric, Collection of National Gallery Singapore

"This artwork by S. Chandrasekaran is titled “Visvayoni”. It is based on a performance by the artist who is the current Head of the McNally School of Fine Arts at LASALLE.

In this work’s title, 'yoni' refers to the Sanskrit word for 'womb', which is also the symbol for Shakti, the Mother Goddess in Hinduism. In the performance, the artist re-enacted the phenomenon of conception and birth to symbolise the simultaneous processes of creation and change in the universe.

S. Chandrasekaran is a multi-disciplinary artist best known for his installations and performances. His artistic practice is rooted in Hindu religious concepts and philosophy."

Image and description of the painting from https://www.facebook.com/nationalgallerysg/photos/wishing-all-our-hindu-friends-a-happy-deepavali-this-artwork-by-s-chandrasekaran/3048012538547782/

Description
Image of S. Chandrasekaran's Visvayoni, 1988, Mixed media on fabric, Collection of National Gallery Singapore

Image of the painting extracted from https://www.facebook.com/nationalgallerysg/photos/wishing-all-our-hindu-friends-a-happy-deepavali-this-artwork-by-s-chandrasekaran/3048012538547782/