
Ganesh Haloi Indian, b. 1936
Untitled, 2021
Gouache on Paper
21 1/2 x 29 in.
54.6 x 73.7 cm
54.6 x 73.7 cm
In this contemplative piece, Haloi transforms memories of his native East Bengal into abstract poetry. The warm amber backdrop evokes the fertile landscapes of his childhood, while the geometric fragments...
In this contemplative piece, Haloi transforms memories of his native East Bengal into abstract poetry. The warm amber backdrop evokes the fertile landscapes of his childhood, while the geometric fragments carefully arranged in a horizontal rhythm symbolize his experience of displacement after Partition. Dark vertical elements anchor the composition like steadfast pillars of resilience amidst upheaval. The delicate brushwork, influenced by his years studying Ajanta frescoes, creates a meditative space where pain transforms into beauty. A philosophical temperament shines through scattered luminous shapes that float like hope across the canvas, spiritual whispers inviting viewers into his reconciled innerscape.