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Secluded, two shadowy figures huddle in a clearing, seemingly alone. Artist Gobardhan Ash uses slanting brushstrokes to mimic the pattern of rainfall, without the usual melancholy shadows. Instead, the rain is bathed in brightness. The world is a blur, and one only sees patterns and bright colours. Green and brown tinted foliage surrounds them, as if it were protecting them from the downpour. The image conjures the visual delight of the October rains when the sun still emits its warm glow amidst the cool slivers of water. It is a delight to feel the delicate balance of two contrasting elements, whether one is in one’s room or on the road.