Cave Temple Bodhisattva with Blossom

In this elegant pen, marker, and gouache drawing, Erin Currier presents a bodhisattva subject in her distinct figural style, evoking the spirit of the Padmapani cave mural from the Ajanta Caves of India. Like Padmapani, Currier’s subject holds a lotus blossom and wears a crown symbolizing divinity and princely nature, yet possesses facial features unique to Currier. Inspired by the original cave mural, the blue backdrop lends a cool, natural undertone to this piece, showcasing Currier’s artistry in both homage and reinterpretation.