Nandan Purkayastha Indian, b. 1986
Cradle on Contours (Crimson Tide), 2023
Acrylic, Pigment Oil Stick on Paper
60 x 132 in.
152.4 x 335.3 cm
152.4 x 335.3 cm
“Cradle on Contours” is an interesting narrative of common men and women in ornately clad attire and pre-occupied in their daily conversation. The curvy lines and repetitive gestures reflect his...
“Cradle on Contours” is an interesting narrative of common men and women in ornately clad attire and pre-occupied in their daily conversation. The curvy lines and repetitive gestures reflect his excellent grasp of the drapery and hairstyles. Nandan’s vivid style of placing the figurines on the crimson red conceivably draws our attention to the standard approach of rendition in Indian folk and traditional art.