The self 35. Abstract Painting, 2026

Neerja Chandna Peters  

Geometry meets emotion in this precise composition. Sharp angles intersect. Bold colors collide. The artwork balances rigid structure with a luminous energy. A central vertical axis guides the eye upward. Intense pinks contrast with deep blues and muted earthy tones. 
Layered triangles create a sense of architectural depth. A single circle anchors the lower half. This curve softens the surrounding linear tension. The interplay of light and shadow suggests a complex internal landscape. 
Acrylic and ink blend seamlessly on the textured surface. The medium allows for both flat saturation and delicate gradients. Every line is intentional. Every shape serves a purpose. The piece explores the intersection of mathematics and spirituality. It reflects a disciplined approach to abstract expression. The composition concludes with a symmetrical base where cool blues meet a final flash of warm red.

Realising the consciousness or Self is realising the Universe and its Source. Connecting with this light within is also then a path of connecting with the Source. The Self series of works celebrates this connection with the Self.

Neerja Chandna Peters enjoys achieving fluid harmony through the play of lines, their symmetrical synchronicity and rhythmic interplay, manipulating tones, saturation, and values, thus creating subtle optical movement with their variable refrangibility. In her compositions, lines and light are not merely aesthetic choices but act as conduits leading the viewer to a space of stillness and contemplation. Over time, she has come to understand that clarity often lies in reduction. A single color or the movement of a line can evoke a profound resonance when approached with intention. This practice focuses as much on the process as the result. It is about finding balance, not only on the canvas, but within. The act of creating becomes a reflection of this alignment, a moment when the finite touches the infinite, and the work itself becomes an offering.

From The Self series.
Acrylic and archival ink on Hahnemuhle 640gsm watercolour paper.