Mystik River
Connection - Black Marble (30 cm)
Connection - Black Marble (30 cm)
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The Connection sculpture is a beautifully carved marble piece featuring three interconnected links. Inspired by the Buddhist concept of the Endless Knot, also known as the Infinity Knot or Eternal Knot, this sculpture symbolizes the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth, the interconnectedness of all things, and the concept of karma.
The Twelve-Linked Chain of Causation
The twelve-linked chain of causation, also called Nidāna, explains the cause and effect relationship between ignorance and suffering. Each link in the chain leads to the next, starting with ignorance and ending with aging and death. The links are:
- Ignorance (avidyā)
- Action (samskāra)
- Consciousness (vijnāna)
- Name and form (nāma-rūpa)
- Six sense organs (shad-āyatana)
- Contact (sparsha)
- Sensation (vedanā)
- Desire (trishnā)
- Attachment (upadāna)
- Existence (bhava)
- Birth (jāti)
- Aging and death (jarā-marana)
In one view, this chain shows the cycle of suffering: ignorance leads to action, action leads to consciousness, and so on, until birth leads to aging and death. In another view, it shows the path to liberation: eliminating ignorance stops the chain, leading to freedom from suffering and the attainment of nirvana.
About the Artist - A. Sikander
Originally from a small village near Udaipur in the culturally rich region of Rajasthan, India, A. Sikander is a sculptor and member of the Mystik River collective. Working primarily in black and white marble, Sikander explores themes of spirituality and human connection through abstract, modern forms. His practice bridges traditional materials with a contemporary aesthetic, offering a quiet departure from classical Indic styles.
His works—such as Infinity Sphere and Mother & Child—reflect a meditative approach to form, inviting viewers to pause and engage with the subtle balance between material and meaning. Rooted in simplicity yet layered with intention, Sikander’s sculptures add a contemplative dimension to the Mystik River collection, broadening its dialogue between tradition and modernity.
Details
Artist - A. Sikander
Origin - Rajasthan, India
Medium - Black Marble
Year - 2025
Dimensions -12(height) x 30cm (length) x 3cm (width)
Weight - 1.2 kg
Note: With all hand-made stone and wood sculptures, there might be some natural erosion with cracks and spots, which adds to the uniqueness of the pieces that we offer here at Mystik River.
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