The Owsley Moment

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A grey stone sculpture of Uma Maheshvara, the divine couple Shiva and Parvati, shown in a loving embrace that reflects spiritual unity and cosmic balance.

S04 E12 – India, Pala dynasty, Uma Maheshvara, 1100-1199

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A serene stone sculpture of Shiva and Parvati—known as Uma Maheshvara—captures divine love, balance, and cosmic harmony through graceful symmetry and tender gestures.

 

Research by Shelia Arleas
Voiced by Drew Lipscomb

Produced by Blake Chapman in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
Alap in Misra Kafi
Composed and performed by Ali Akbar Khan

Original air date: July 25, 2025

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Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.

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