| Medium | : | Mixed Media |
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| Height | : | 28 inch / 71.1 cm |
| Width | : | 22 inch / 55.9 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 55.9 cm × H: 71.1 cm |
A woman lost in quiet thought stands against a vivid red world, surrounded by symbolic birds and subtle sacred presence. This mixed media artwork captures emotion, strength, and introspection in a deeply personal and soulful way.
Gouranga Beshai | Uma-2 | Mixed Media on Paper | 22 x 28 inches
This painting quietly draws you into a deeply intimate moment. A woman, draped in a soft green veil, turns inward in thought, her profile gentle yet strong against a striking crimson background. The red feels alive — emotional, intense, almost like it carries untold stories within it.
Around her, birds gather close, as if keeping her company in silence. In the distance, the faint presence of a cow emerges, adding a layer of cultural memory and sacred familiarity. These elements don’t overpower the figure; instead, they feel like fragments of her world — symbols of protection, reflection, and rootedness.
The textured strokes and delicate lines give the work a tactile, almost breathing quality. There is vulnerability here, but also resilience. It feels like a portrait of inner strength — a woman holding her thoughts close, grounded in tradition yet wrapped in her own private universe.
Created in mixed media on paper, this piece is both emotionally stirring and visually powerful — a work that invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect.
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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