Essays on Perception
"Ganesha" Part 1
"I was to Nature what Ganesha was to the lotus blossom, and in turn, all three carry the same message and symbolic value. Thus, we can understand the meaning of this piece of Art through the symbol of the lotus... Who sits on top of the water and blossoms, experiencing the world in all its beauty, but needing nothing more than the mud from the bottom of the pond to survive."
From Retina to Reality: The Art of Perception
Art, in its essence, remains incomplete without the emotional and perceptual engagement of the observer. The observer gives meaning to a masterpiece as they interpret it through their personal lens.