{"product_id":"varanasi","title":"Varanasi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping in Australia- Free Shipping, this abstract landscape painting will be delivered ready to hang in a box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes With Signed certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind original — only one available.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring this piece home and let it transform your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic and oil sticks on Stretched Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarnished for vibrant, lasting colour and permanent protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 60cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 4cm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed in Natural Tasmanian Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire fitted on reverse — ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the vibrant spirit of Holi in the sacred city of Varanasi, this artwork celebrates colour as emotion, memory, and devotion. Rather than depicting a specific moment, \u003cem\u003eVaranasi\u003c\/em\u003e captures the feeling of the city during Holi — when architecture, river, and sky seem to dissolve into a shared rhythm of joy and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clustered forms of temples, homes, and ghats rise in warm yellows, pinks, and earthy tones, echoing the powdered colours of Holi drifting through narrow lanes. The loose, expressive lines allow the city to breathe and sway, reflecting the playful chaos and spiritual unity that define the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe river below holds bold blues and symbolic boat forms, suggesting movement, reflection, and the eternal flow of life. During Holi, the Ganges becomes not only a physical presence but a witness to celebration, cleansing, and transformation. The boats appear as quiet carriers of stories — of people, prayers, and passing moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaranasi\u003c\/em\u003e is a tribute to a place where spirituality and celebration coexist, where colour becomes a language of belonging. Through this painting, the artist invites the viewer to experience Varanasi not as a destination, but as an emotion — alive with colour, faith, and timeless energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/original-paintings\"\u003eoriginal abstract art Australia\u003c\/a\u003e from Alpana Rai's collection, explore her \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fine-art-prints-abstract-landscape-art-for-modern-interiors\"\u003efine art prints\u003c\/a\u003e for modern wall art options, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch to discuss a commission\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpana Rai Arts","offers":[{"title":"Mixed media \/ 60 x 60 x 4 cm","offer_id":53841573282076,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2527\/0300\/files\/minimalist-bedroom-with-a-pallet-bed_1.jpg?v=1769816779","url":"https:\/\/alpanaraiarts.com\/products\/varanasi","provider":"Alpana Rai Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}