Whispers from Above | Priyanka Aelay | 48 x 48 inches | Acrylic on canvas

Whispers from Above is a luminous, large-format acrylic painting that invites viewers into a surreal forest suspended between earth and sky. Drawing from the aesthetics of Indian miniature painting, Priyanka creates a layered dreamscape—dense with stylized foliage, floating animals, celestial birds, and mythic beings. Every detail is rendered with poetic precision, offering a visual language that bridges folklore with contemporary narrative art.
 
The central grove—dark and abundant—appears almost to breathe, sheltering silent stories while around it, whimsical creatures traverse cloud paths, suspended in otherworldly stillness. The palette, both vivid and soft, adds to the ethereal atmosphere, evoking both nostalgia and wonder.
 
Rooted in memory, mythology, and personal symbolism, this work is a meditation on belonging—of nature, of time, and of imagined worlds. For collectors of Indian contemporary art, Whispers from Above is more than a painting—it is a contemplative journey into a quiet, enchanted realm.