The Awakening
Oil on canvas 67” X 40”. Completed 1998.
“In every atom, there are worlds within worlds”
– Yoga Vasishtha
The Awakening resulted from a series of intense dreams and visions I had experienced over a six-month period in which much of the painting was revealed. The rest unfolded in the process of painting it.
Out of all the paintings I’ve done so far, The Awakening is the most dear to me because so many extraordinary events took place while I was painting it. For instance, a little way into the work I had a clear vision of a group of Aboriginal men appear in my home who stared at me for a long time before showing me some cave drawings. They then instructed me to include the cave stories in my painting (brown panel at centre left). In another incident, I was painting a pink starfish (top right hand corner) when I was overcome by Ammachi’s (the hugging saint) divine energy and went into a state of bliss.
One day I connected with the dolphins during a meditation, and was shown that when humanity becomes enlightened their work would be done and they could finally go home. They are missing their home very much they said.
The Awakening is like a blueprint that represents the awakening of humanity, the merging and honouring of various beliefs, religions and cultures. It reminds us that we are all a part of the one spirit (oneness), having beautiful and unique experiences on our way home to ourselves.
The Rainbow Serpent has awoken from the dream and is now manifesting the dream. As a result, the land and water creatures have taken physical form.
The hands represent spirit reaching out to mankind in love and compassion. They are guiding us.
Shortly after finishing The Awakening I included it in a Sacred Art exhibition, along with The Dream, which featured six local artists.
The Awakening was completed over a period of 12 months.
It is the second of a series starting with The Dream and culminating in the Buddha Within.
The Awakening belongs to the following groups:
Spiritual Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Peta Hurley-Hill
beautiful work
pentangled
Wow, entrancing image and such a great story to go with. Thanks for sharing! :o)
Jacqueline Fae
This is a beautiful, modern, representation of Australian dreaming. I relate and am right there with you. Well done!
Jacqueline Fae
After reading your story I have goose bumps, thank you, I sleep well tonight with knowing.
malzard
A very beautiful and stunning painting, i wish i could articulate it better, i would love to see the original, just amazing, extraordinary detail, love it.
deahna
This has to be one of the most amazing pieces of artwork I’ve seen! I can’t stop staring at it.
Helene Kippert
This is really unique and wonderful and I love what it represents. Thanks for sharing!
Lucindawind
fantastic .. keep them coming !
Marilyn Harris
This is such a beautiful piece Maya. After reading your story, I can understand why this is so special to you. Thank you for sharing!
Lawrence Woods
The awakening is sooooo beautiful!!! the colours just penetrate to my very soul. Thank you again Maya for posting this amazing work. With deepest Appreciation,
Lawrence Woods
Marcus Grant
Wonderfull work you are a very talented artist
StacyLee
I just love the bright colors in your work Maya!
Vasile Stan
The snake and the dolphins, the wisdom and the mission, one breaking into the other side of life, the other already connected to the higher grounds. Everything else in between the all encompassing ultimate reality, never to be fully known, never to be fully experienced in our current and future states of soul. And you, the artist, being at the merging point between wisdom and mission giving voice to both through this wonderful composition.
impressive and enlightening, beautiful and congruent with the higher self. You won me on your side of art so easily. Thank you Maya.
Arnold Isbister
the Dreamworld….stunning!
Rosina Lamberti
Wonderful work – I love this
eramophla
Visions of the rainbow snake. Well done
Lam Tran
Wow! Stunning work! Love the patterns and design! Remind of the cave paintings! Great colors!
Andy Harris
beautiful design… great patterns!
Anastasiia Kuc...
great!
Brandon Stewart
This is georges Maya, I can’t believe the amount of detail that you have put into this piece. It has a feeling of transcending time. Would love to see a close up detail shot…well done!
kevin smith sk...
Wonderful work and story Maya.
Lee Grissett
beautiful art!!!!!!!! *
Miron Abramovici
Amazing work!
Nira Dabush
outstanding…brilliant art!
Deborah Dillehay
It is so amazing, Maya. I can’t even describe what a wonderful thing it does to my Soul. It is very touching.
John Edwards
Very imaginative and unique.
coffeetea
wonderful painting!fine art
Wendy Slee
profound and soul stirring imagery…. I love your creations….
helene ruiz
excellent
danita clark
Maya, so fascinating and so beautiful.
Very much a favourite!
Paul (Quixote)...
Excellent imagery. I love the symbolish and mystery
FAIRIEWOMAN1
A potent image! Filled with truth and meaning. Nice work.
Kate Purdy
Incredible work! You are so blessed…the ways you were inspired…beautiful, beautiful, beautiful…thanks for bringing this to us!
lioncrusher
So full of color and movement
linskudd
Really interesting and beautiful work.
catherine walker
wonderful..truly alive…
Daniel J. McCa...
Wow, what brilliant work! Simply amazing, Maya!!
linda858100
stunning
Photography Sy...
Really cool! Vibrant and intricate.
Maya - replied
Thanks Photography Sy.
Al Neaimi
Stunning work…
Maya - replied
Thank you Al.
deahna
I am speechless, you are truly gifted….
Maya - replied
Thank you so much deahna.
stogerov
Very powerful!
Maya - replied
Thank you stogerov.