strong ring

Gazing earthward with big yellow eyes, a bright red owl takes wing as a traditional Balinese kite. Ketut Mudika crafts the wise bird from strong, lightweight nylon fabric, sets it on a bamboo frame and carefully paints it by hand.

This extraordinary Madhubani painting is filled with rhythmic repetitions of fish, a popular motif in Mithila art symbolizing fertility, prosperity and harmony with nature. India’s Devendra Kumar Jha and Family create the stunning composition using natural dyes on handmade paper. The fish are stylized with intricate line work, showcasing the characteristic precision of the Madhubani school. The interplay of black, white and red hues creates a strong visual impact, with dense patterns filling every space in keeping with the folk tradition of leaving no area blank. The border is carefully adorned with geometric motifs, framing the central design and enhancing its symmetry.

The observant and inviting features of this mask are highlighted by an awesomely colored border. The mask's forehead is adorned with a crown of embossed aluminum that brings together majesty and elegance. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves this mask from sese wood before painting and decorating it.

Spreading crimson wings, a red peahen takes to the heavens, soaring joyously through the sky. Ketut Mudika crafts this traditional Balinese kite from strong, lightweight nylon fabric, painted by hand.

Abstract shades of red, orange, and pink dance and weave across the canvas in this oil painting. Peruvian artist Carlos Lopez Avila transmits the visions of his soul to the viewer, painting with broad, textured strokes that reflect his emotions. He paints this piece with inspiration from the people of Huancabamba, a rural province of Eastern Peru.

Titled "Vuelo de Ave Huancabamba" in Spanish.