
Sakti Burman Indian, b. 1935
This
artwork presents a captivating encounter between a mortal and the divine Lord
Krishna. Within Burman's body of work, we often find masterful depictions of
Bal Krishna, the endearing childhood incarnation of Lord Krishna. In a spirited
dance, Burman skillfully portrays the playful "leela" form of the
divine lord, symbolizing omnipresence in the creation of the universe. Burman's
art exudes simplicity and poetic contemplation, conjuring a dream-like realm
where common people, mythic beings, and stories converge. His subjects carry an
air of mystery, existing independently of grand narratives, seemingly suspended
in a unique vacuum of their own.