This personal expression of setting text in artworks has been part of Dr Kalra’s style for more than a decade. When his mother left for her eternal journey, it transformed into interpretation. The artworks have metaphors and signs that not only take forms, but also attempt to express the essence through the iconography.

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The word ‘Sab Tera’ is colloquially also interpreted as ‘terah’ or thirteen and in keeping with this concept thirteen Shabads have been taken to create this series of artworks. Shabads by Baba Nanak, Kabirdas and Sheikh Farid range from Oneness of Humans, Gender, Nature, Universe, Divinity and value of Sharing. This series engages the soul to have a reflection with the self. Each stroke or artwork is a process of learning and understanding the Divine through His creations. 

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The engagement with the artisan at Sangraha Sacha Sauda Atelier transfers the artist to a state of bliss as the minds and expressions connect. It’s an attempt to capture the comprehension that both of them make when working in tandem. This possibly makes it an Artwork.

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In the words of Dr Kalra “I work towards discovery of spiritual realism and truthfulness of my soul through the medium of embroidery. Shabads with its full grace have been lovingly sketched and embroidered in zardosi and chikankari.”

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A significant amount of proceeds from the artworks will support the activities of validated organisations working in the Social and Health domains.