DEV CHANDRA
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Parvati Valley
Project type
Landscape of Himalayan Nights
Original Created:2024
Subjects: Mountains
Materials: Paper
Styles:Symbolism
Mediums:Acrylic
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Acrylic on Canvas
Size:11.5W x8.5 H inches
Location
Kasol, Himachal Pradesh
Date
Jan 2022
Role
Artist
Project type
Parvati Valley is a profound exploration of my enduring bond with the Himalayas and their silent grandeur. More than a geographical space, the valley became an inner landscape—a place where stillness, mystery, and transcendence converge. Each painting emerges from journeys through the high ranges, carrying with it the resonance of footsteps on rugged paths, the echo of river songs, and the weight of starlit silence that cloaks the mountains at night.
The series seeks to capture the ever-shifting moods of the Himalayas: the velvet glow of dusk dissolving into twilight, the ethereal calm of moonlit silence, and the mystical interplay of shadow and light across towering peaks. Through layered applications of vibrant hues and abstract natural motifs, the works evoke a dialogue between serenity and enigma—where silence becomes alive, and darkness holds its own luminous presence.
At its core, Parvati Valley is not only a visual meditation on mountain landscapes but also an inward journey. It reflects how the vastness of the Himalayas transforms perception, inviting one to embrace humility, solitude, and wonder. For viewers, the series offers more than an aesthetic experience; it is an invitation to step into a space where nature breathes as spirit, and the peaks rise as metaphors of resilience, mystery, and eternal belonging.
Parvati Valley is a series of paintings that reflects my deep connection with the mountains and their silent grandeur. Inspired by journeys through the high ranges, each canvas captures the shifting moods of the Himalayas—from velvet dusk to moonlit silence. Through layers of vibrant hues and abstract natural elements, the series explores the delicate balance between serenity and mystery, where shadows seem to breathe and peaks glow under starlit skies.
These works are not just landscapes, but meditations on solitude, reflection, and the timeless dialogue between nature and the human spirit. Himalayan Nights invites the viewer to step into the stillness of the mountains and experience their beauty as both sanctuary and inspiration.
