LE SANCTUAYRE
ART STUDIO
©Murielle Mobengo, New York, 2023
who am i?
« In art, I celebrate physical Beauty as a manifestation of Divinity. The divine is supreme meaning, supreme beauty. Striving to express the Divine is a privilege and an act of elevation. »
«MAIDEN DRESSED IN GLORY»
Detail of “The Self # 3: Maiden Dressed in Glory”
Acrylic on Fabriano paper (high quality cellulose, acid-free, 300 gsm)
Gilded with 24-carat gold powder
Dimensions: 20" x 27"
Kerala Mural Painting Style
Year: 2023
what i do
From the West to the East to Africa
My artistic practice is mostly figurative. I blend folk and sacred art styles from the East with European Renaissance techniques. This fusion results in a mosaic of symbolic, spiritual, and decorative art that finds its roots in Mythology.
“The Nose of Durga”
Pencil study
Dimensions: 11" x 15"
Western realistic style, African tresses & Thangka Crown
Year: 2023
art philosophy
What I create serves a dual purpose: to adorn & enrich with Harmony, Dynamism, and Joy, and to bring forth a visual language that uplifts perception with subtle meaning. I infuse the contemplative quality of poetry into what I paint.
artistic statement
Whether it be the delicate strokes reminiscent of Kerala Mural Painting or the classical finesse of the European Renaissance, each piece I create intends to be a harmonious dialogue between the East, the West, and Africa.
Being a lover of ancient books and a poet, my artworks aim to convey the poetry of the Self. To express this timeless elegance and poetry, I use increasingly refined inks, natural pigments, metals, and exquisite paper—the preferred medium for crafting "beaux-livres," sacred scriptures, and illuminated manuscripts from antiquity. I am also interested in painting directly on walls, due to my introduction to art through Kerala Mural Painting.
Beyond the realm of mere aesthetics, my art serves as a conduit to the Divine. Each art theme and color palette is meticulously chosen to forge a connection between the viewer and the transcendent, inviting contemplation, reflection, and sweetness.
In essence, my pieces decorate with beauty but also enrich with meaning. They stand as a celebration of the Spirit within matter, a subtle space where the aesthetic and the divine converge. Through the reunion of Eastern and Western traditions, I aspire to craft works that not only captivate the physical eye but also touch the inner Self.
“Existence: A Yogi’s Dance”
Preparatory sketch
Dimensions: 22" x 28"
Memento Mori with doric columns in illustrative style. Year: 2023
«autoportrait:
the INNER DURGA»
«FLORILÈGE»
(Selected pieces)
The eternal couple
Intricate, sweet & illustrative. Felt tip on paper inspired by southern Indian mythology art.
Acrylic on cotton canvas. 16 x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Blends Tibetan art with Baroque & Renaissance portrait techniques.
mythological sketch
“The Self #1: The first of us is all of us” - Pencil study of Shiva from a statue in Rishikesh, India.
LE SANCTUAYRE
Murielle Mobengo
Art Studio
contact
sanctuayre@gmail.com