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A vibrant depiction of Lord Hanuman by Bolgum Nagesh Goud, this 2023 work blends mythological narrative with contemporary stylization. Using metallic acrylic, pen, and ink, the artist renders Hanuman’s face in bold reds and blacks, embedding intricate scenes from the Ramayana within. Rich in detail and symbolism, the painting celebrates devotion and tradition through a modern visual language.
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Bolgum Nagesh Goud – Lord Hanuman | Metallic Acrylic, Pen & Ink on Canvas | 30 x 30 x 2 inches | 2023 (Rolled & Delivered)
This artwork by Bolgum Nagesh Goud, titled Lord Hanuman (2023), is a striking contemporary interpretation of the revered Hindu deity. Executed in metallic acrylic, pen, and ink on canvas, the piece measures 30 x 30 inches and merges the traditional with the modern in both technique and narrative.
Dominated by a bold, symmetrical face of Hanuman rendered in vibrant reds, oranges, and blacks, the composition radiates power and devotion. The eyes are intensely expressive, drawing the viewer into the divine presence. Within the contours of Hanuman’s face, Goud intricately embeds miniature scenes from the Ramayana — depicting characters like Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita — creating layers of storytelling within a single visage.
Nagesh Goud, known for reviving the Telangana scroll and folk art traditions, combines mythological storytelling with graphic clarity. His signature use of meticulous detailing, flat planes of saturated color, and textural contrasts evoke both reverence and visual delight. This work stands as a contemporary devotional piece that bridges classical Indian iconography with bold, stylized modernism.
Bolgum Nagesh Goud was born in 1965. He did his GRADE “ A “ Maharastra Art Certificate 1987 with Distinction. He graduated with a B.F.A with University Gold Medal from College of Fine Arts, Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Hyderabad in 1993. He has several solo shows to his credit notably “. Curation : “ Gaja” The Elephant Sculpture show 2020-at Hyderabad State Art Gallery, Hyderabad. He was awarded 2010 – “ AWARD “ by Hyderabad Art Society- All india Art exhibition 2010
The subject matter of Nagesh’s artwork is inspired by traditional leather puppetry. The works rejuvenate the visual interpretations of stories picked up from the epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana. The ever so popular characters from the epics come to life in a new light and stance in his works. He creates an exquisite stage for his ‘Nayak’ and ‘nayika’ so that they can exemplify their strengths and spirits at the very best.
The known episodes and anecdotes from Mahabharata and Ramayana unfold to the viewers gradually in the paintings. He aptly arranges a huge portrait of one’ nayak’ in the centre of the composition and then creatively adorns him as well his surrounding sections with excerpts picked up from the characters contribution in taking story line of the popular epic ahead. The linear rhythm of the ‘thollu bommalata ‘gets recreated in his paintings and sculptures. The “Line” intricate and lyrical, bold and sensitive carves out the silhouettes of the figures and then turns inside the form to define the details in a specifically aesthetic and creative manner. The features of the characters are sharp, defined and finely chiseled. The huge, soulful, almond shaped eyes are the most prominent feature of the portraits. The line boldly yet lyrically runs over the coloured areas and while doing so it connects the different colour planes into a single entity, weaving them together with intricate patterns, floral clusters, motifs and suggestive jewelry.
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| Dimensions | 76.2 × 76.2 × 5.08 cm |
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