The moon, a timeless muse, has stirred human imagination for eons. Its luminous glow and ever-changing phases have been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and dreamers alike. This open call beckons creators from every corner of the artistic cosmos to weave their visions and emotions into a celestial tapestry.
Here’s currentMood Mag’s shortlist of artworks that capture the lunar magnetic pull, evoking emotions, memories, and metamorphoses. From ethereal paintings to cosmic photography, creative spirit transcends earthly boundaries.
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Concept: Explore the enchanting impact of the Moon on ocean life, with a focus on California grunion fish and their extraordinary mating ritual, synchronised with lunar cycles.
Artist: Bharat Dodiya
Stop Using Me To Express Your Crazy Thoughts
Concept note: The Moon, an enchanting and poetic symbol, has long been a vessel for expressing emotions in songs and art. However, as its symbolism continues to be utilised extensively, it is time to unearth new avenues of emotional expression.
Artist: Prasanna Venkatesh
Moon Drowning Into The Sea
Concept Note: “I’m wondered by the crescent moon ,that how it comes at night and stare, its half by shadow of the earth and half the shining it couldn’t bare,
I’m wondered by the crescent moon, by half a light it does our care,
spreading itself into air,
I’m wondered by the crescent moon, that it do not other things to care,
hanging on it just stares,
it watches us with half a light and crescent moon is lovely sight,
no matter it is half a light ,
i’m wondered by the crescent moon,
it keeps me awake all night ,
it promise me to meet again,
when all the dark will roll in chain.”
Artist: Kevin Massey
A Dance With Lunar
Concept: This figurative painting explores the deep connections humans have with both the world around them and within themselves.
Artist: Sangamithra
K A A L R A T R I
Concept: Created on a sacred new moon night during Kaali puja, devoted to the powerful Indian Goddess of time, death, and destruction, Goddess Kali.
This artwork symbolises energy shifts through festivals, lunar phases, and divine light, celebrating the collective consciousness. The dancing figure of Goddess Kali, adorned with a Hibiscus flower, exudes reverence and devotion. The Moon’s shifting phases, a testament to the Goddess’s control over time, gracefully flow within the canvas. A burning flame illuminates the divine light, while the zodiac constellation of Scorpio aligns with a moving circular oracle.
Accompanied by digitally produced music reminiscent of Indian temple sounds, “K A A L R A T R I” immerses you in a divine tribute, embracing the essence of time and transformation embodied by Goddess Kali.
Artist: Vastvikta Chaubey
Pancha Mahabhoota
Concept: Vyom, the fifth element, is Ether or Space, delicately containing and sustaining the other four elements of life. It fills the gaps between objects, governed by the celestial dance of the sun and the moon. The sun brings light and warmth, nurturing life, while the moon rules over the water element, influencing tides and emotions. Through pen and ink on textured paper, this artwork inspires introspection, reconnecting us with nature and our emotions, guided by Vyom – the vital essence of life.
Artist: Rudra Kishore Mandal
Celestial Dance Amongst The Super Moons
Concept: In the timeless domain of ecstasy, amidst the super Moons, Shiva performs his mystic trance of cosmic energy – the cosmic dance. The universe becomes his theatre, and within this divine rhythm, creation, preservation, and destruction intertwine in a ceaseless cosmic beat. Through this sacred dance, countless souls are freed from the snare of illusion, fulfilling its purpose of ultimate liberation.
Artist: Priyanka M d
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Concept: Enchanting dance of nocturnal animals and their habitats on a full moon night. Lunar Serenade, an analog collage, captures the magical connection between creatures and the moon’s celestial allure.
Artist: Ranjini Chatterjee
Luna
Concept: The moon’s soft elegance deceives us into perceiving her as a simple beauty in the sky. However, she remains an enigma, concealing countless mysteries behind the borrowed light from the sun. Like a magical creature, the moon’s secrets are yet to be unveiled from the veils of fog. This artwork portrays my perception of the moon, a mysterious companion on our journey through her enchanting realm.
Artist: Aice