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Here is Sonaly Gandhi's work, a painting that presents a complex interplay of figures and symbols. Notice how the figures are adorned with a checkered pattern, which creates a sense of fragmentation. This motif can be traced back to ancient cultures, where geometric patterns often represented the cosmic order or social structures. The butterflies that delicately land on the figures are age-old symbols of metamorphosis. We also see them in the myth of Psyche, where butterflies represent the soul's transformation. In this painting, these fragile creatures might be conveying a sense of change. The figure covering their eyes is a symbol of grief and the inability to face reality. This gesture echoes in art history, from classical sculptures to Renaissance paintings. It seems to tap into a collective, subconscious memory, resonating with human experiences of sorrow. Ultimately, the cyclical return and evolution of these symbols reveal how deeply rooted they are in our shared human psyche.