Ragini Bhow combines painting, sculpture, and ritualistic processes to explore themes of perception, animism, and interconnectedness. Drawing from her Indian heritage and experiences in the Thar Desert, she employs materials like handmade pigments, ritual ash, and organic elements to create artworks that embody cosmic resonance and deep-rooted animism. Her work delves into the microbial, psychoactive, and supernatural realms, reflecting on the fluidity of memory and the spiritual dimensions of existence. Bhow’s installations often include floor sculptures and vibrational paintings that serve as conduits for transformation and introspection. By incorporating ritual fire, clay, and collected ash, her pieces emphasize ephemerality and the shedding of form, underscoring an interest in temporal and material shifts inherent to memory and being. Through this approach, Bhow invites a contemplative engagement with unseen forces, encouraging a deeper connection to the life force within materials and the natural world. Her art fosters meditative reflection on the relationship between the spiritual and material, guiding viewers toward a renewed awareness of the interconnectedness of all beings. ...
