| Medium | : | Acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 30 inch / 76.2 cm |
| Width | : | 36 inch / 91.4 cm |
| Surface | : | Canvas |
| Style | : | Animals paintings, Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 91.4 cm × H: 76.2 cm |
| Year | : | 2023 |
A bold and emotionally rich acrylic painting portraying an intimate couple seated above an abstract cityscape, accompanied by a symbolic tiger below. With expressive forms, earthy tones, and layered storytelling, this artwork beautifully captures themes of connection, instinct, and urban life through a contemporary folk-inspired style.
Ashoke Mullick | Couple & City | Acrylic on Canvas | 30 x 36 inches | 2023
This captivating artwork by Ashoke Mullick beautifully blends emotion, symbolism, and urban storytelling into a single striking composition. Painted in acrylic on canvas, the piece presents an intimate moment between a man and a woman seated within a glowing circular frame, almost like a private world suspended above a fragmented cityscape. Their body language feels deeply personal — quiet, reflective, and emotionally connected — while the bold use of earthy yellows, reds, blacks, and muted blues creates a dramatic visual rhythm.
Below the couple stands a tiger, calm yet powerful, acting as a symbolic guardian of instinct, strength, and survival. The textured blocks beneath the figures resemble a crowded city or layered memories, giving the painting a raw, human energy. Floral details soften the scene, balancing the intensity with warmth and tenderness.
The artwork carries a strong folk-modern aesthetic, a signature often associated with expressive Indian contemporary art. Every brushstroke feels intentional yet spontaneous, making the piece emotionally engaging and visually unforgettable. Ideal for collectors who appreciate narrative-driven artworks, this painting adds depth, conversation, and character to any interior space.
I like to depict the modern times when people have lost all human contact and have become mechanised. They read newspapers, pick up some jargon and communicate most of the time by telephone. As a painter, I throw light on these aspects where traditions are breaking down and the relationship between generations is getting lost.
Ashoke Mullick is considered one of the leading painters from the Bengal School of Art. Mullick combines a sense of satire with contemporary conditions. His paintings focus strongly on the ordinary man and the contradictions he faces.
Sometimes the look is satiric at other times, it is compassionate, says Mullick of his own works. He uses colours like greens and blues to depict a largely urban India.
Mullick was educated at the Fine Arts Government College, Kolkata. He was greatly fascinated and influenced by works of painters like Gaganendranath Tagore. I was also influenced by German Expressionism that linked art to life. The effects I create are intentional and I want them to become a part of visual experience, he says.
He mostly works in oil on canvas, because as he says, That’s the medium which let’s me experiment the most and which helps me to depict modern life, which in some ways is surrealistic.
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