Shiva — The Eternal Stillness

This powerful painting by Marilyn captures Lord Shiva, the great ascetic and cosmic yogi, seated in serene meditation upon the lion throne — the symbol of divine courage and mastery over the senses. Draped in tiger skin and adorned with sacred rudraksha beads and shimmering jewels, Shiva radiates both strength and transcendence, embodying the perfect balance of destruction and creation.  

In one hand, he holds the trishula (trident), representing the triad of time — past, present, and future — while the raised palm bearing the sacred Om symbolizes blessing and protection. Behind his tranquil expression lies the vastness of the infinite, where all opposites dissolve into pure awareness.

Set against a twilight sky of deep crimson and violet, Shiva — The Eternal Stillness emanates a meditative energy, inviting the viewer to look beyond form and into the boundless silence of consciousness itself. Through her intricate textures and golden detailing, Marilyn transforms the image of Shiva into a living reminder that peace is not found in motion, but in the sacred stillness at the heart of all creation.