Vinay Sharma

This image depicts an abstract; textured artwork composed of layered materials. The base layer appears to be a roughly square piece of thick, handmade paper with a rough, fibrous surface. It is primarily off-white with irregular patches of brownish discoloration, suggesting aging or intentional staining.
At the centre, there is a collection of old, fragmented paper pieces with printed text in an ancient or traditional script, possibly Sanskrit or a similar script. These fragments are arranged in a roughly circular pattern. On top of these paper fragments lies a large, roughly circular object with a heavily textured, crusty surface in reddish-brown and dark tones, resembling burnt or charred material. The object has an organic, rugged appearance, adding a striking contrast to the delicate paper beneath. The overall composition evokes a sense of antiquity and decay, blending textual heritage with natural, earthy textures, which may suggest themes of time, preservation, and transformation. The irregular edges of the base paper and the uneven surface of the central object contribute to the artwork's raw and tactile aesthetic.