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white elephant

Nalini Shanthi Cook

2025 • Spain • Oil, Oil Pastel on Canvas

28 x 20 in

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Nalini Shanthi Cook

Spain

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Artwork details

Medium : Oil, Oil Pastel on Canvas
Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Dimensions : 27.6x19.7in

About this artwork

In this piece, I poured my heart into blending the softness of oriental art with expressive, semi-abstract energy. The white elephant symbolizes purity and strength, surrounded by gentle hues to evoke calm and balance. Using oil, pastel, and spray, I created layers that invite reflection and serenity. This artwork brings a peaceful yet powerful energy, perfect for inspiring mindfulness and grace in any space.
The work includes a rectangular canvas… with a circular canvas mounted on top to create a 3D effect.
A central white elephant, rendered with soft, textured brushwork, stands as the heart of this multi-layered composition. Surrounded by intricate botanical motifs and vibrant patterns, the piece weaves together elements of wildlife and nature. Warm orange borders and playful turquoise sections with smaller elephants add a sense of movement and harmony. The tactile surface and thoughtful color choices evoke both strength and serenity, making this artwork a striking focal point.

Nalini Shanthi Cook

Spain

Credentials

Works on commission

My art is a celebration of vivid color, tactile texture, and the boundless possibilities of mixed media. Drawing inspiration from my journeys across continents and my home in Andalusia, Spain, I weave together acrylics, oils, inks, found objects. Drawing inspiration from my journeys across continents and my home in Andalusia, Spain, I weave together acrylics, oils, inks, found objects, and natural ochres from Southern France to create multi-layered works that pulse with energy and depth.
Each piece is an exploration of cultural beauty and mystique—a visual dialogue between East and West, tradition and innovation. I am fascinated by the stories, symbols, and emotions that emerge when materials collide and interact. My process is intuitive and experimental, often beginning with a spark from a place, a person, or a fleeting moment of wonder.

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