Pure Bliss

It's undoubtedly a pure bliss to be able to create out of nothing. My unmindful abstraction continues...... 

The Eternal Wait

 Nandi, the vahana of Shiva waits outside his abode eternally and is considered as a symbol of ultimate patience and utmost loyalty... 

The Begging Bowl...

 Inspired from a panel of Ajanta, this painting nestled in an inconspicuous corner of a cave makes me highly emotional each time I look onto it. Story goes that Buddha, once attaining nirvana and adopting Bhukshutva, came to beg at his own doorsteps where he left his wife Yashodhara and infant son Rahula. Here, Rahula is about 8 years of age and is introduced to Buddha by Yashodhara... 

Seal 2021

 

 If 2020 saw the surge of the sinister virus, in 2021, we faced the real wrath of it, losing many near and dear ones while being helpless. Amidst all these came the diversion of our PM's ugly conflict with the lady of West Bengal, the entire situation was reduced almost to a comical stance and that is when it suddenly struck me how the Priest of Mohenjodaro resemble our esteemed Pm while the haughty posture of the Dancing girl resembled Mamata didi... I couldn't help sealing those two on my canvas

Father's Day

 A most welcomed commissioned work after a long hiatus. I was provided with a beautiful photograph by my client, loved doing it. 

Har Har Mahadev..

Some requests keep ringing in your mind and you tend to loose your sleep. This is what happened when my friend's son started nagging me for a Shiva painting. It was nagging in real sense...wherever we meet  he will be just after me...gradually, I could sense that I cannot just avoid his request, else it will be a sacrilege on my part. The boy will lose trust forever which I didn't want at all....I decided to work on this instead...I wanted to see his happy face.

Vidyangdehi..

Saraswati....in her purest form is devoid of any exuberance and is a symbol of enlightenment through literacy, art and music....often to an ascetic level.

Taal......

Gossip

The romance in the air adds up to the mood to gossip amongst long lost friends....

Devi....

Someday are not as beautiful, some moments are not to be cherished....not all creations are meant to be eyesoothing...not many time Devi is worshipped and mostly, respected.....

Rudrani..........wasted

With her fiery, hollow eyes  she tries to tame the monsters around with hopes of forming a better world. Her motherly smile never fades out, but, can she really achieve her goals....since centuries now, Rudrani s are wasted.....😔😔😔

Of Pears and Grapes....

A commissioned still life.......It was a pleasure to paint this and I am pretty happy the way the fruits took the shape...not very happy with the jug but.

Siddhartha

The ornaments show he as the prince yet to denounce the worldly charms but the calm and tranquil face evokes the aura of a saint.......he is SIDDHARTHA on his way to become BUDDHA.

Trance

Once I came across a beautiful 'baul' singer...she mesmerized us with her haunting melodies...I could feel the stir around her as she sang and danced her way to everyone's heart.....while herself remained calm as if under a trance......that was soul stirring.....

Rhythms of Life...

After a long time, I colored a canvas and how...the lingering effect of Durga Pooja continues and I simply tried to capture the Devotional Dance performed during the pooja......Unique of its kind...it brought the rhythms of my life back....................

FUTURENATURE.COM

My friend said its stark, bold...just what I wanted it to be. Often I wonder how will be our planet in future, say about a thousand years after? Going by the facts, will there be a sccorching sun hovering above almost dried up rivers lined with dried  and dead branches and trees? I don't want to loose hope....won't our mother earth be little generous to give birth to new saplings for our future generations......IT'S ALL IN OUR HANDS.......

The Desert Dancer

The fascinating Kalbeliya Dancers of Rajasthan had always fascinated me. Their typical yet unusual black attire with white applique and the transparent veil flowing against a setting desert sun had ever made me awestruck. Though I've captured a very simple pose here, concentrating more on the attire which I love, these dancers can be very acrobatic with their serpentine agility while dancing to the nagging tune of a 'pungi'.....

Soaked in Sunshine

Those beautiful days....... soaked in sunshine, under the blue sky, wary of woes...miss the childhood days when everything seemed beautiful and exciting.....

Morning Light

After all those difficult portraits, I thought of relaxing and refreshing myself with a landscape....what's more refreshing than to see the morning sun fall on mountains and greens around...I hope you all get refreshed too....MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL....HAVE THE BEST LIFE AHEAD...

The Lost Identity?

When my young maid lost her  estranged husband, I wondered how she'd react to the situation. Her first thought was how she's going to appear before us leaving all her fineries, which she is too fond of. The question that loomed large in my head was why does she have to bear the symbols of widowhood for a man who had never been there for her in life.....I dreaded to face her....is this what's in store for a woman in a world taking pride for all kinds of achievements and developments? What prevails...is...hypocricy..