Rhapsody
Rhapsody, 2015
Oil on Canvas | H198cm x W155cm
Rhapsody depicts a feminine figure who is encased in a canvas bursting with creativity. The figure is surrounded by multicolored butterflies that evoke symbols of love, hope, and beauty. The figure is shown to wear a white dress portraying her innocence and purity while her hair is shown to contain a multitude of blooms depicting the virtues of life such as passion, love, and empathy. Shahi uses these elements to appreciate the constitute of femininity as these aspects, feelings, and virtues are primarily held by women.
