MANTRA

Omar Galliani's work, likely titled "Mantra" (Diptych), is a powerful juxtaposition of figurative drawing and Eastern spirituality. The artist uses his distinct pencil technique to create a nuanced portrait, on whose forehead a red symbol stands out. This is paired with an intensely red panel, upon which the Gayatri Mantra is inscribed in Sanskrit. Executed in pencil and color (often gold or tempera) on board, the diptych fits within Galliani's typical monumental dimensions, merging the grand tradition of drawing with mystical themes.