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Yali Sculpture Painting | Oil of Canvas | With Frame

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Name: Yali Sculpture Painting | Oil of Canvas | With Frame
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: LDC716
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Renowned for its artistic features and mythical symbolism, the Yali sculpture is a remarkable representation of Hindu and Dravidian cultural traditions. The Yali also known as Vyala, is a composite figure that is shown in the South Indian temple and holy space iconography. Typically, a yali is depicted as having the head of an animal and the body of a lion, such as an elephant (named a gaja yali), a human (called a nara yali), or a dog (called a svana yali). The term "shardula" refers to the creature whose physique resembles that of a tiger. It might also be hooves and horned. The Tamil and Sanskrit terms for "fierce monster" are the source of the term "yali."

Yali is multifaceted, encompassing attributes of strength, courage, and protective qualities. As a guardian figure, the Yali is often positioned at the entrances of temples, serving as a symbolic protector against malevolent forces. Its lion-like form evokes a sense of power and resilience, while the inclusion of elephantine features adds an element of divine grace. The intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship evident in Yali sculptures highlight the exceptional skills of the artisans who bring these mythical creatures to life.

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Item Code:	LDC716
Specifications:	Oil on Canvas
Dimensions	37.50 inch Height X 27.50 inch Width X 1.00 inch Depth
Weight:	3.80 kg

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In addition to its material existence, the Yali is spiritually significant as a combination of heavenly and animalistic qualities. The Yali is highly esteemed in Hindu mythology due to its associations with numerous deities and legendary stories. Temples that are embellished with Yali sculptures serve as both sites of worship and exhibition spaces for artistic expression and cultural legacy.

The Yali's widespread appearance in temple buildings is a testament to South India's ongoing cultural legacy. Its sculpture presence bears witness to the strong artistic traditions that have been passed down through the generations in the area. Every Yali sculpture conveys a tale of spirituality, mythology, and the deft hands that have fashioned and cared for these priceless cultural artifacts for ages.

Oil painting technique – India centric

Oil painting is the most interesting technique in art. Unlike other paintings or art forms, oil painting is a process in which colored pigments are painted on the canvas with a drying oil medium as a binder. This medium helps colors blend beautifully to create layers and also makes them appear rich and dense. Several varieties of oil are used in this painting such as sunflower oil, linseed oil, etc., and depending on the quality of the oil, a particular consistency of the paint is developed. With the use of an oil medium, the painting gets a natural sheen on the surface which appears extremely attractive. India is famous for its old tradition of making oil paintings. This art form was brought by Europeans in the 18th century and is now practiced by almost all well-known artists. Nirmal, a small tribal town in the state of Telangana is the center of traditional oil paintings in India where the local people practice it with dedication. Most Indian artists still use the traditional technique of oil painting.

Canvas of the required size is prepared

The artists use either a wood panel or canvas made from linen or cotton. Sometimes the canvas is stretched onto the wooden frame to form a solid base, or cardboard may be used. The canvas is coated with a layer of white paint or chalk mixed with animal glue. This mixture is then smoothed and dried to form a uniform, textured surface. The wooden panel is more expensive and heavier but its solidity is an advantage in making detailed paintings with ease.

Sketch is drawn on the canvas

Now the artist starts to draw the subject of the painting on the canvas using the actual charcoal or a charcoal pencil. Sometimes, he may sketch with thinned paint as well.

Oil paint is applied using paint brushes or palette knives

Now that the rough sketch is prepared, the artist is now ready to paint. Oil paint, a special paint that contains particles of pigments suspended in a drying oil (usually linseed oil), is again mixed with oil to make it thinner for applying it on the canvas. Proper consistency of the paint is maintained to avoid its breakage. The most important rule for the application of oil paint is “Fat over lean” in which the first layer of paint is thin and later, thicker layers are applied. This means that each additional layer of paint contains more oil. This results in getting a stable paint film. Traditionally, paint was applied using paint brushes but now the artists also use palette knives to create crisp strokes. To paint using this technique, the edge of the palette knife is used to create textured strokes that appear different from that of a paintbrush. Sometimes, oil paints are blended simply using fingers for getting the desired gradation.

Smaller oil paintings, with very fine detail, are relatively easier to paint than larger ones. The most attractive feature of these paintings is the natural shiny appearance that is obtained on the surface because of the use of oil paint. The blending of colors looks extremely realistic and this is the reason why oil paintings are loved by everyone throughout the world.

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