Artist: Deeksha Abelak
Country: Mauritius
WASA Member: Array
Title: Unity In Diversity
Medium: acrylic
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Details:
We live in a melting pot of cultures, where different languages are spoken, diverse traditions are celebrated, multicultural music is enjoyed, and people from various backgrounds coexist in harmony. This painting celebrates the beauty of our Mauritian roots—European, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab—and reflects the rich cultural tapestry that defines our identity.
The theme of light is central to this artwork. Light symbolizes the values that unite us: respect, understanding, acceptance, and hope. Just as light shines in many directions while remaining one source, the different cultures of Mauritius come together to form a single nation.