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Born and raised in India, Abhishek has been a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, California since 2003. In 2017, he started learning art at a local art studio, and has continued to pursue his passion for painting, using acrylics, oils and more recently, mixed media. Abhishek enjoys all forms of painting, but generally leans towards realistic painting techniques. He posts his work online under the pseudonym — ArtOfShek.
The Elephant Warrior's Bandana
The Elephant Warrior's Bandana
Medium - Mixed Media (PLA Filament, Peacock Feathers)
Dimensions - 30"x18" (approximate)
Description of Artwork:
The traditional head-dress of an elephant in a temple in the southern state of Kerala in India is a "Nettipattam", roughly translated to "head-band". I've attempted to re-create one of these for a baby elephant using a 3-D pen and PLA filament - commonly used in 3D printers. Per Hindu mythology, this was a warrior's head-dress created by Lord Brahma, for Indra's elephant, Airavata. In a world where we now expect the next generation to fight for environmental conservation, it is apt to have them go to battle well-prepared, and well-protected. That is why I designed this "Nettipattam" for a baby elephant. Onward and forward, young one!
Pictures: Work in Progress
Pictures: Work in Progress
Pictures: Draped on Elephants
Pictures: Draped on Elephants
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