| Medium | : | Acrylic, Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 48 inch / 121.9 cm |
| Width | : | 84 inch / 213.4 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 213.4 cm × H: 121.9 cm |
| Year | : | 2026 |
A vibrant semi-abstract artwork depicting three interconnected figures in bold colors and geometric forms. Blending charcoal and acrylic, the piece explores themes of unity, emotion, and togetherness through layered textures and dynamic composition.
Jagannath Paul | Togetherness | Charcoal & Acrylic on Canvas | 48 x 84 inches | 2026
This dynamic contemporary artwork captures the essence of human connection through a bold, abstracted figurative composition. Created using charcoal and acrylic on canvas, the piece features three stylized figures intertwined in a visually rhythmic arrangement, suggesting unity, companionship, and emotional interdependence.
The artist employs a vivid and energetic color palette—dominated by striking reds, deep blues, luminous yellows, and layered multicolored textures—contrasted with strong black outlines and sculptural shading. These elements give the figures a three-dimensional, almost carved appearance, enhancing their presence and depth.
The overlapping planes and fragmented forms create a sense of movement and dialogue between the figures, while their downward gazes and softened expressions evoke introspection and quiet bonding. The background bursts with painterly abstraction, adding spontaneity and intensity that complements the structured forms in the foreground.
Rich in symbolism and visual complexity, this artwork reflects themes of togetherness, shared identity, and emotional resonance, making it a compelling focal point for modern and contemporary spaces.
Born in 1976 in West Bengal, Jagannath Paul graduated from the Government College of Arts & Crafts, Kolkata and has been the recipient of many prestigious awards. Over the years, Jagannath Paul has won numerous reputable awards including Hindustan Pencil Ltd. Award by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, Camlin Awards, Mumbai, Gopen Roy Award from Indian Society of Oriental Arts, etc.
He is known for his charcoals on paper or canvas. His works bring out the drama of black and white by introducing solid blocks of paint, which are restricted to reds, yellows and orange. The contrast sets the mood of the work, highlighting the characters that he paints. The varied nuances of male and female relationship are manifested in his paintings through the medium of charcoals and colors on paper and canvas. He uses colours to depict relationships in different moods and emotions.
Jagannath Paul is deeply influenced by Cubist art form of post-modern era. Unlike other artists, who prefer curvy, realistic lines to draw their subjects, Jagannath paints them with straight lines. Their noses are long, lips are plump and eyes closed. The closed eyes in these paintings might be representing numerous things; deeply engaged in thoughts, lost in a dream, enjoying the pleasures of physical world, or even self-reflection.
Though he creates abstract setting for his semi-abstract subjects, a fine line subtly demarcates the two. The geometric shapes in the background are often smaller and more precise, than those in the subject, which instead of creating a distraction, follow their natural shape and compliment them. The shadows created by the charcoal, help the artist to blur the lines between the subject and the setting.
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