Heidi Taillefer: Durga’s Tiger

Durga, one of the most widely revered Hindu deities, is represented here in the form of a lounging tiger. The goddess of protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars, Durga lies serenely on her side, offering prayers—seen here as vaporous clouds rising into the heavens. The title of the painting, Angel’s Share, refers to the phenomenon which takes place during the distillation of alcoholic spirits in which a portion of the spirit gets lost to evaporation. Explore the details and symbolism of this painting by Canadian artist Heidi Taillefer as you assemble this 1000-piece puzzle.