Spirited Arts 2022

Teekshana

Age 12

Wycombe High School

Colours Give Light – Celebrations

The main idea of my artwork is based on the festivals of Holi and Samjinnal, which is a Korean traditional festival. I chose the most valued temples associated with Koreans - many are Hind, many Buddhists. This work uses the Bulguska temple and the Jaganath temple.

The colours used connect to the festival Holi, as it is a big celebration to Hindus and it is known to be the festival of colours, this is a similar theme for Samjinnal as this celebration takes part with a lot of colourful decoration and food. Colours gave a big aspect of positivity and light is also associated with this festival. The bonfire that his burned on the day before Holi and the lanterns that are lit as part of Samjinnal. Sacred architecture also shows the connexions: it is important that pooja is done in sacred places. I was inspired to do these festivals as I found them unique and interesting. I used the patterns and symbols such as the “arm” symbol and a Buddha, to help symbolise the importance of festivals. The flower Lotus is drawn twice, highlighted, as it is valued in both religions. The celebration of Holi is recounted in Hindu sacred text as a remembrance of several stories, this festival worships the defeat of an evil greedy king, Hindus worship Lord Vishnu (Narasimha). On the day of Sam ginnel, Koreans celebrate the start of spring, and it is known as the day swallows came back from Gangnam and the day the snake came out from its winter sleep. It is also the day birds and butterflies start to appear. Even though they have two different stories, they have the similar way of celebration and in both these festivals there is colour and light and positivity.