Kala 7 by David Shapiro (American 1944-2014). A dramatic Spit-bite, etching, drypoint, and carborundum printed in blue and white. Published in 1991. Signed, dated and titled in pencil. Limited edition of 260, The Print Club of Cleveland publication no. 71 for 1993.

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From Yogapedia:

Kala is a Sanskrit term with dual meanings. The first meaning is translated as "black" or "dark colored," and the second as "time," "destiny," "fate" or "death." Kala is also used in reference to one of the forms of Yama, the Hindu god of death.

Kala is also one of the 36 tattvas, or principles of reality. In Kashmir Shaivism, there are three classifications of tattva: pure tattvas, pure-impure tattvas and impure tattvas. Kala—together with power, knowledge, space and passion—belongs to the second group of the pure-impure tattvas, describing the soul and the limitations of the soul. Kala-tattva is the stage at which one realizes the limitations of the endless individual soul. Since the soul has no time, beginning or end, one must go beyond the limitations of time and the other 35 tattvas in order to achieve pure consciousness and liberation.

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Size: 12 3/4" h x 8 13/16'' w (image); 32 1/10" h x 23 6/10" (paper)
Condition: Very good.