TruemorsOil on canvas. Portrait of young Preeti Shakya, Nepal's new living goddess,or Kumari, who will retain her title until puberty, at which time she will return to being merely mortal.
The Littlest Goddess (2002)
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NP! ID: 1487656
Title: The Littlest Goddess (2002)
File Size: 398 × 510 – 49.2 KB
Created: Mon, 08/18/2008 - 2:42pm
Modified: Mon, 08/18/2008 - 2:42pm
File Type: image (jpeg)
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johnvincentcontiat 14:50 on August 18th, 2008
This photograph is of an original oil painting that I did several years ago. I had noticed several photos in a local newspaper of a man carrying a young girl on his shoulders surrounded by a throng of wellwishers. As I read the article I learned that the young girl was a Nepalese Kumari and was accorded the highest level of respect in her country. Fascinated by her elaborate dress and makeup, I decided to try to paint my interpretation of her poised and innocent beauty. The result is my oil painting, "The Littlest Goddess" for which I retain all rights. John V. Conti