"Tara" is the name of a Hindu and Buddhist goddess, associated with compassion and protection.
The Tibetan mantra that encircles the sign of balance, Yin and Yang, is a request made to this goddess, to advance on the path of knowledge.
A whole symbolism taken up by the contrast of gold and black, of matt and shiny, the apparent opposition of light versus darkness, of ignorance versus knowledge.
Technique: Black paint and lacquer with a “wet” look, gold leaf and “gold” paint.
