When the Sikh painter, Bhagat Singh, lets his imagination run loose, the result is daredevil warriors, with gigantic turbans, that look awesome! Inspired by Sikh aesthetics, each painting tells its own story and a whole new universe comes into being.
'Fantasy Paintings' is a series of paintings in the fantasy genre that Bhagat Singh had been secretly working on over the past 6 years, alongside his well-known artwork on Sikh History. This series includes the three Akali Warrior Monk paintings. Their intimidating figures, mighty turban forts and menacing weapons are a combination clearly inspired by the garb of modern Akali Nihangs, the vanguards of the Sikh nation.
These beautiful paintings were revealed to the Sikh sangat early last year with the aim of inspiring the newer generations, of Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike, to appreciate the Sikh aesthetics, including the Sikh Turban.
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Akalini - Warrior Monk
This female Akali, Akalini, has picked up arms to free her captured husband and children. She leads Akalis into battle to fight the demon, rakshas hordes. Akalini puts on her husband's turban and armour, along with the necklace he gave her on their wedding.
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Akali - Warrior Monk
This battle-hardened tank of a man, wears the legendary Turban Fort and wields a huge mace, made of sharp metal plates. Carrying a fort on his head, the Akali enrages himself to charge into battle. These massive turban forts are storehouse of weaponry that is fired at enemies. As the Akali prepares for battle, the turban unravels and the weapons are bared and readied for launch.
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Akali Chief - Beware the Claw
The Akali Chief leads the Akalis into battle. Not only is he covered in weapons but his turban also is a storehouse of weaponry, of claws, spiked maces, swords, daggers, arrows and cannon balls. When the Akali unleashes this hell on the battlefield, the weapons shoot out and strike nearby enemies. The ones on chains spin around and lacerate those who wish to penetrate the Chief's defence.
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About the Artist
Bhagat Singh Bedi has been painting Sikh History since the young age of 11. He continues to use his gift to create works of Sikh Art that inspire and uplift the soul. His Sikh Paintings connect us to our ancient heritage by telling stories of our ancestors in vivid colours. Each painting is carefully hand-painted, researched and detailed by Bhagat, over years of meditation.
Bhagat's fine art prints can be purchased for your home, and can be easily ordered online at SikhiArt.com
