The focal point of these paintings is the labyrinth, an ancient symbol used as a tool to encourage mental stimulation through meditation, it helps alleviate mental and physical tension. It is often recognised as a metaphor for the path one walks through in life and as a symbol which enhances spiritual growth. The inward journey allows for examining questions and problems whereas the return journey allows time for examining possible solutions. A labyrinth allows personal space for reflection and introspection. Each of the paintings in the artist's latest exhibition ‘Mindscape' are images depicting characteristics of each of the 5 natural elements (Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Life). With the labyrinth at the core, the paintings invite the viewer on a visual journey through the mindless damage of the Earth's reserves, and just as the labyrinth eventually ends, the Earth's resources are inadequate to supply humanity's greed. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a painting titled ‘My Foot for Peace', dedicated to Goa, with a coastline that extends over 100 kilometres hugging the state to the West, the low lands and fields stretch from the North of the state to the South and the Hills and Forests rise up towards the East - these three levels signify Goa's diverse topography and it is also true for the diversity of its people. For generations, the symbiotic relationship between man and nature has been an integral part of the Goan tradition, the painting celebrates Nature and the harmonious diversity of its people. It began as an exercise for the propagation of humility and a sense of unity in our diversity. A base painting of a characteristic scenery, involving the 5 elements of nature, was peppered with ‘foot' prints, the painting and imprints were all done using Earth colours prepared with clay or soil and water, to reinforce the relationship between Man and Nature. The ‘foot' prints are actually hand impressions modelled like tiny feet, this symbolises that anything is possible, if hands can turn into feet, peace has an excellent chance. The date 05 August was chosen it being the first harvest feast in Goa at Raia, to thank God and to preserve nature for the harvest, "it is men's labour and fruit of nature" said Maendra Alvares of the Big Foot. The painting exhibition will remain open till 11 August 2017 , from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
