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Ancient Echoes of Egypt: Exploring the Sacred Archetypes through Art
Rooted in childhood fascination and ancient myth, this series revisits the gods, symbols, and stories of Ancient Egypt through a contemporary lens. Blending hand-drawn techniques with intuitive storytelling, the works explore themes of wisdom, power, chaos, and rebirth—inviting viewers to reconnect with a sense of awe for the unseen forces that have shaped human imagination across time.
Roshni Ali
Jan 284 min read
Wrath of Apophis
Wrath of Apophis is more than a retelling of Egyptian myth — it is a reminder of the eternal struggle between light and darkness, both in the cosmos and within ourselves. Just as Ra rises victorious each dawn against Apophis, every sunrise reminds us that chaos can never fully extinguish the light. This piece speaks to gratitude for each new day and the realization that the same divine fire that fuels the sun also lives within us.
Roshni Ali
Aug 26, 20252 min read
Anubi’s Judgement
“Anubi’s Judgement” is a vibrant acrylic on paper inspired by Egyptian mythology. Featuring Anubis, the god of death, and two glowing scales — one with a heart, the other with a feather — this artwork explores the timeless balance between truth, desire, and the weight of the soul.
Roshni Ali
Aug 26, 20252 min read
Haunted by the Same Monsters
'Haunted by the Same Monsters' is a contemporary take on the dark forces that shape our lives today. Media outrage, ideological possession, self-sacrifice, manipulation, desire, and collective delusion take on physical form as strange and unsettling beings. I began painting these creatures as a way of making sense of the world around me.
They emerged during a time when the noise felt overwhelming—when outrage, fear, division, and confusion seemed to be everywhere.
Churning the Subconscious: Exploring the myth of 'Samudhra Manthan'
Samudra Manthan painting by Roshni Ali, contemporary psychedelic interpretation of the Hindu myth showing devas and asuras churning the cosmic ocean with Vasuki.
Universal Ganesha: Art, Myth, and Reflection on Abundance
A reflection on Universal Ganesha by Roshni Ali, an artist from Goa—an exploration of myth, material, and meaning. Created during a time of global unrest, the painting draws from the Mahabharata to question how greed shapes our choices, distorts wisdom, and quietly leads to conflict, while inviting a deeper understanding of abundance, balance, and awareness.
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