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The Search for Guru Nanak Dev Ji

The Search for Guru Nanak Dev Ji -

The Sakhi passed down through generations tells of the sacred moment when Guru Nanak Dev Ji entered the waters of the River Bein for three days. When Guru Ji did not reemerge, worry spread, a search began along the riverbanks, and many feared he had drowned. Yet this was no ordinary disappearance others had faith he would be found and in turn help us to find ourselves.... It was a moment of divine enlightenment. This art reflects on that sacred history and Guru Ji’s eternal connection with nature’s water, a symbol of clarity, truth, and divine presence. In stillness and peace, through the flowing waters, Guru Nanak Dev Ji reminded the world of “Ek Onkaar”. The art honours that moment of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s efforts toward enlightenment and empowerment reminding us that beneath all divisions, there is one universal light.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Baba Mardana Ji: Aarti Aarta

See their stature and silent strength, this art portrays the radiant moment of Guru Nanak Dev Ji discussing Aarti Aarta and the stories of liberation they bring to others on their ongoing travels. This art has been created to honour Guru Ji's bravery, showing through practice that we do not need to rely on objects and desires in reminding us of the magic of the universe revealing that naam is the true prayer. This art looks to the stars, planets, colours, flowers, winds around us. the quiet whispers of nature that continuously sing creation’s devotion and imagines Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Baba Mardana Ji still travelling together. This work humbly attempts to portray Waheguru Ji’s Aarti Aarta while offering a modern reflection on daily practice in Sikhi.

Ang Sang

Our Guru Nanak Dev Ji is Ang Sang, around us always. See a Young Guru Ji watching over us with the patterns of Harmandir Sahib beneath. The Swirls of the marble patterns symbolise diaspora's connection to their mother home. No matter where we go, Guru Ji is Ang Sang. We see this is the reveal of stars and moons, the gold florals blossoming wherever there are stars. Guru Ji peacefully sits beside the Lion of Trafalgar Square with the Houses of Parliament peering through the fog. The blessings of Guru Ji can bring colour and light to a statuette life. Buildings and lampposts come and go, the sun and moonlight bounces on the leaves of trees throughout the day and night. Guru Ji remains Ang Sang, his shawl of rivers, meeting the ocean, his almost “modern style clothing” is an ode to the empowerment of his daughters, look closely, you'll see a Kaur and her horse. Look closer and you'll see many meanings throughout this timeless interactive art of bustling London.