Monika Sharda

This painting in Monika’s abstract series continues her earthy, textured style with a strong emphasis on horizontal movement and layered composition. The dominant olive-green background is overlaid with horizontal bands of white, gold, rust, and ochre, evoking natural elements like sediment, erosion, or flowing water.

The canvas feels visually divided into upper and lower halves, both featuring similar streaks that suggest turbulence and motion. Rich textures range from smooth blends to rough impasto and scraped surfaces, enhancing depth and a sense of age.

Bright red and coral accents on either side create contrast and tension. A circular, peachy-orange form in the lower left quadrant acts as a focal point, resembling a fossil or organic artifact.

White paint flows throughout, suggesting mist or wind and adding a dynamic, transient quality. The mood is contemplative, reflecting decay, persistence, and memory. As always, Monika leaves space for open interpretation in her abstract, nature-evoking work.