4ft x 3ft
Acrylic on Canvas
The painting draws inspiration from the timeless tale of Kalīla wa-Dimna, exploring how its characters, objects, and landscapes could unfold in a modern context. Kalīla wa-Dimna is a collection of fables, comprising fifteen chapters filled with numerous stories featuring animal protagonists. Notably, the lion assumes the role of a king, accompanied by his loyal servant ox named Shetrebah. Meanwhile, the two jackals, Kalīla and Dimna, serve as both narrators and central figures in the tales. The origins of this collection can be traced back to the Sanskrit Panchatantra, and its popularity has led to translations in numerous languages.
