Sita’s Angi Pariksha

Chatchawal Rodklongton’s oil painting “Sita’s Agni Pariksha” (Sita Walking Through Fire) captures a profound moment from the Ramayana with striking emotional resonance. At the heart of the composition is Sita, her expression calm yet powerful, her gaze piercing through the viewer with a quiet strength that speaks of inner conviction and resilience.

Flames surround her, yet they seem to bend and flow rather than consume, rendered with a technique that uses water to manipulate the movement of acrylic paint. This fluid interplay between fire and form creates an illusion of motion and grace, emphasizing the paradox at the center of the scene: fire that burns but does not destroy. The ethereal flame effects echo the divine protection that shields Sita, visually reinforcing her purity and spiritual fortitude.

Through both technique and symbolism, the painting becomes more than a depiction of a mythological trial, it transforms into a meditation on trust, truth, and the strength found in serenity.