| Medium | : | Acrylic |
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| Height | : | 40 inch / 101.6 cm |
| Width | : | 30 inch / 76.2 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 76.2 cm × H: 101.6 cm |
A contemplative woman in deep blue tones turns with a quiet, powerful gaze. This acrylic painting blends mood, devotion, and emotional depth into a striking and soulful composition.
Gouranga Beshai | Devotee-3 | Acrylic on Canvas | 30 x 40 inches | 2025
This painting carries a quiet intensity that lingers long after you look away. A young woman sits turned slightly over her shoulder, her gaze meeting yours with a mix of vulnerability and strength. Bathed in deep shades of blue and grey, she feels almost illuminated from within — calm, yet emotionally charged.
The cool monochromatic palette creates a mood that is meditative and introspective. Soft drips and textured layers in the background give the work a raw, atmospheric depth, as if memory and emotion are dissolving into the space around her. Faint, almost ghost-like figures appear behind her, suggesting echoes of thought, devotion, or inner dialogue. These subtle presences add a spiritual undertone without overpowering the central figure.
Her delicate ornament and flowing hair bring warmth and humanity to the composition, balancing the dramatic tones. The contrast between light and shadow gently sculpts her form, making her presence feel intimate and real. There is a sense that she is caught in a moment of reflection — perhaps prayer, perhaps remembrance — grounded yet quietly powerful.
Created in acrylic on canvas, this artwork is both atmospheric and emotionally resonant. It speaks of devotion, identity, and the silent strength carried within. A compelling piece for collectors who appreciate depth, mood, and storytelling through portraiture.
Born in 1968 in West Bengal, this self taught artist shows a great influence of Hemendra Mukherjee in his depiction of the female figures. As a realist artist his usage of colour too brings to life the figurative study in detail. Gouranga has exhibited his works through several solo shows in Kolkata, and Mumbai and participated in many annual shows over the years in Kolkata and Delhi and participated in innumerable groups’ shows in Kolkata, New Delhi, and Hyderabad.
He has attended many camps as follows: Several Art Camps in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Sikkim; Art Auction in Aid of Tsunami victims at Calcutta Swimming Club, 2005. He is the recipient of several awards as mentioned: Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata Atul Bose’s Award & Academy’s Award, 1999; Reflection of Another Day (RAD) Aranya Award 2003; Vicharmanch, Indra Dugar Samman (Awards) 2005; Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) Awards 2012; Colours Land Art Academy Certificate of Excellence 2014.
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