The Poet's Mirror

A delicate and poetic homage to Rabindranath Tagore, Poet’s Mirror invites the viewer into a world shaped by the mind of India’s most celebrated poet, philosopher, and visionary. Through Tagore’s gaze, the artwork reflects a collage of old postcards from pre-independent India, chosen with care to evoke the domestic roles Indians played in the everyday life of the British ruling class. From butlers to orderlies to postmen, these fragments of history recreate a time when Tagore’s India was alive—its identity tangled in the complexities of servitude and resilience, subjugation and creativity.

At its heart, Poet’s Mirror draws from Tagore’s own words:
"Most people believe the mind to be a mirror... not realizing, on the contrary, that the mind is itself the principal element of creation."
This insight transforms the artwork into more than a historical reflection; it becomes an exploration of perception and creation. The mirror is not a passive object—it does not simply reflect the world as it is. Instead, it is shaped by the mind’s interpretations, dreams, and memories, actively constructing meaning from the fragments it holds.

Tagore’s poetry, much like this composition, weaves the seen and the unseen, revealing layers of truth that transcend time. Just as his verses reflected the beauty, pain, and complexity of a nation in flux, this artwork invites the viewer to peer into the mirror of history—not as a detached observer, but as a creator of meaning.

Poet’s Mirror becomes a dialogue between past and present, between the visible lives of Indians under British rule and the intangible essence of their dreams, thoughts, and contributions. It is a tribute not only to Tagore’s poetic vision but to the enduring power of the human mind to interpret, transform, and reimagine its reality. Through this piece, we step into Tagore’s India—not as a place of submission, but as a landscape of profound introspection, creativity, and quiet strength.

Each Fine Art Print is titled, numbered and signed in Ketna’s handwriting.

Depending on each composition’s ‘personality’, colour spectrum and destined geographical location, the Artwork is printed either as a C-Type print on Fuji gloss paper or as a Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. (For humid countries e.g Singapore, C-type Fuji paper is advised as it is does not let moisture and mould through)

All Prints are made at the most accredited and reputable Printing studios in London, Singapore or New Delhi, using the best quality fine art archival paper available.

The studio meticulously keeps account of each numbered print, including when and who it was sold to, so there is no chance of duplication.

Each Fine Art Paper Print comes in an edition of 50, so for the three sizes, the total prints ever made will be 150.

Each Metal Print comes in an edition of 25, so for the three sizes, the total prints ever made will be 75.  

Each Acrylic Print comes in an edition of 15, so for the three sizes, the total prints ever made will be 45. 

For each composition, there are up to 5 Artists Proofs for colour and production quality checks. The total edition for each artwork is therefore 260.

Each Print is made to order. Please allow 10 working days for delivery.