Singh of the Jungle (2023)
Singh of the Jungle (2023)
Description
Singh of the Jungle
At first, you see a lion.
Look closer, and the story begins to reveal itself.
Singh of the Jungle is a portrait of strength that goes far beyond physical power. The lion stands calm and composed — not roaring, not proving, simply knowing. His presence is quiet, assured and sovereign.
Hidden between his eyes is ੴ Ik Oangkar, which translates to There is one God/Creator - present within all creation beyond colour, caste or creed. Purposefully placed almost like an inner compass, the third eye: a reminder that true strength begins within, and that even the most powerful among us is connected to something greater than themselves. We are all one, created by one.
Then there is the ear. Its form has been painted to resemble a womb — a subtle reminder that before there is a king, a warrior or a Singh, there is birth. Even the lion begins in the protection of a mother. To some viewers, the same form also carries an echo of Om, creating an unexpected visual conversation between neighbouring faiths and shared cultural histories without erasing their differences.
Every detail asks you to look again.
The mane becomes his crown.
The womb becomes his beginning.
Ik Oankar becomes his centre.
And his silence becomes his strength.
Singh of the Jungle is for the person who has survived, grown, protected, led or simply learnt that the strongest presence in the room does not always need to roar.
To see this work collected by people of different colours, cultures and faiths around the world is something Quartrait is deeply grateful for.
A piece about identity, faith, courage, motherhood and inner sovereignty — created to reveal more of itself the longer you live with it.
Because a lion does not need to announce that he is a lion.
Care
About Your Giclée & Artwork Care
Your Quartrait is a fine-art Giclée print, created using specialist high-resolution printing and archival-quality pigment inks to preserve the depth, detail and tonal character of the original artwork. Unlike a standard poster or commercial print, Giclée printing is designed for the reproduction and collection of fine art, allowing subtle brushwork, pencil marks, texture and colour variation within the original piece to be beautifully retained.
What to expect
Fine-art Giclée prints are made to feel and present as artworks rather than mass-produced prints. Depending on the edition and surface selected, you may notice the natural texture and character of the fine-art material beneath the image. These qualities are intentional and form part of the finished piece.
Handling your artwork
Where possible, avoid touching the printed surface directly. Handle your artwork with clean, completely dry hands, preferably by its edges, or with clean art-handling gloves. Do not fold, roll unnecessarily, wipe, rub or apply cleaning products to the printed surface.
Framing & display
For long-term presentation, we recommend having your piece professionally framed using good-quality, archival or acid-free materials. Where glazing is used, conservation or UV-protective glazing can provide additional protection. Avoid allowing the printed surface to sit directly against glass where possible.
Display your artwork away from prolonged direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, condensation and significant changes in humidity. Bathrooms, areas immediately above radiators, damp walls and other environments where moisture or heat may build up are not recommended.
A Note on Reverence
Many Quartrait works contain sacred imagery, Gurbani, religious symbolism and motifs connected to Sikhi and other deeply held traditions. Their significance extends beyond decoration.
We therefore respectfully ask collectors to consider both the physical care and the spiritual placement of these works.
Please display and handle sacred artworks with the utmost dignity and reverence, in the same spirit of respect you would observe toward sacred imagery within a place of worship. We recommend choosing a clean, considered and elevated position within the home or space, and avoiding placement directly on the floor, near footwear, in bathrooms, or in environments where the work may be treated casually or disrespectfully.
When storing an unframed sacred artwork, please keep it carefully protected, clean, dry and raised from the floor.
Your Quartrait has been created as a piece to live with, reflect upon and preserve. With thoughtful handling, framing and placement, it can remain part of your home and your family’s story for generations for 200+ years without the colour fading.