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A young prince is proud and handsome as he rides his prancing white steed through the quiet forest. A companion carries a parasol to shade the young ruler, and both dress in the style of Northern Thailand in the late 19th century. Pathawee finds inspiration in the Phra Sing Temple murals in Chiang Mai. Its painters were Thai Lue people who migrated from southern China, bringing their artistic style with them.

A young prince is elegant and handsome as he goes to the palace. Accompanied by ten companions, he carries a red parasol and dresses in the style of Northern Thailand in the late 19th century. Pathawee interprets a famous painting in the Viharn Lai Kam, or Gilded Assembly Hall at Wat Phumin.

Wat Phumin, in Nan province, is situated in northern Thailand and was established in the period of Sukhothai. It differs from other temples in that its ceremonial and public areas are housed under the same roof. Its murals depict the Buddha, local legends and the lifestyle and culture of Lanna (northern Thai) people in the past.

Feminine and delicate, intense and untamed primary colors surrender to the contemporary brush of Jose Salazar Vazquez. In polychrome paradox, the fragility of a woman's heart is hawked, emphasizing the melancholy profundity of her eyes. Emanating a mysterious energy, this oil on canvas is bound to disquiet the viewer.

Titled Pregonera in Spanish.

In the captivating Hindu mythology, the fusion of gods Shiva and Parvati materializes as the enigmatic entity known as ardhnareshwar, signifying a harmonious convergence of masculinity and femininity. As the celestial arbiter of deliverance through destruction, Shiva stands as a multifaceted deity, embodying paradoxical traits — simultaneously the harbinger of dissolution and restoration, the austere ascetic and the embodiment of sensuality, the compassionate shepherd of souls and the vengeful avenger. Parvati, the graceful companion of Shiva, is venerated and petitioned by wives aspiring to matrimonial bliss. In the vibrant strokes of Devendra Kumar Jha's exquisite Madhubani painting, the essence of Hindu belief is vividly portrayed, asserting that husband and wife become one and unite in an eternal bond.