Lavanya

Titled "Lavanya" (grace), this is the portrait of Vimla, a lady that works at Old Khanna Market in Lodhi Colony/New Delhi, where she sells paranthas/Indian bread on the streets; something which is rare for a woman of her social class. Inspired by her sense of independence and dedication, Hendrik wanted to pay tribute to women who do so much in their lives balancing multiple things and running families and business, yet are mostly anonymous heroes through their lifetimes.The mural stands for all those women who have several struggles in their lives and have to perform multiple roles, yet maintain the utmost grace in all their endeavours - a reminder to find beauty in the ordinary. Executed in just black and a shade of grey, this painting is meant to merge into the wall and the surroundings, referring to an aesthetic similar to an old etching.