Water Colour Pen and ink on Paper Pasted on Lucobond Board
36 x 36 in.
91.4 x 91.4 cm
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In the artwork 'Kirtan,' the artist masterfully intertwines folk culture's enchanting elements to create a dream-like tableau, enriched by a vibrant palette of blues, sap greens, and reds. Amid lush...
In the artwork "Kirtan," the artist masterfully intertwines folk culture's enchanting elements to create a dream-like tableau, enriched by a vibrant palette of blues, sap greens, and reds. Amid lush surroundings, a jubilant celebration of divine femininity unfolds in this composition. Jayasri Burman's meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the painting. She presents a goddess embodying a mermaid form, typically associated with Goddess Lakshmi, while swans with the heads of women symbolize luck and prosperity. To the right, a figure engrossed in playing cymbals or "manjire," frequently heard in devotional songs or kirtans, harmoniously weaves the painting's overarching theme. These richly inspired elements draw from Bengali folk stories, culminating in a captivating visual narrative.