I Am the Canvas


This painting represents the holiday Holi which is an ancient Hindu festival  observed in India, Nepal, and other places.  To celebrate spring, people spray each other with colored water.  I was fascinated when a friend told me about this tradition.  I wish I could participate!  The closest thing we have is The Color Run in Ypsilanti.

What makes this event so special?  As an artist, I would say it is the opportunity to be a blank canvas again and then turn yourself into a rainbow.  We wear a lot of masks in society, some of them are thrust upon us while others we don ourselves.  What if we could take them off for one day?  Would it make any difference?

Given the opportunity, how would you paint yourself to the world?  Please share!