
Jogen Chowdhury Indian, b. 1939
Untitled, 2014
Pen & Ink, Coloured Pencil and Oil Pastel on Paper
9" x 12"
Jogen Chowdhury's artwork, unveils a profound weariness in the figures of a man and woman. The recurrent theme of the complex man-woman relationship is a focal point, explored with intense...
Jogen Chowdhury's artwork, unveils a profound weariness in the figures of a man and woman. The recurrent theme of the complex man-woman relationship is a focal point, explored with intense sensitivity by the artist. Fascinated by the intricate dynamics, he describes his pursuit of the complexity, sensitivity, and drama inherent in such connections.
The composition ingeniously divides into two planes— the upper dominated by a nude female figure with her back turned, and the lower featuring a male figure lying uncomfortably, constrained by limited space in the frame. Chowdhury's artwork delivers a portrayal, inviting viewers to contemplate the nuanced complexities of human relationships through a visual narrative.
The composition ingeniously divides into two planes— the upper dominated by a nude female figure with her back turned, and the lower featuring a male figure lying uncomfortably, constrained by limited space in the frame. Chowdhury's artwork delivers a portrayal, inviting viewers to contemplate the nuanced complexities of human relationships through a visual narrative.