| Medium | : | Ink, Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 13.25 inch / 33.7 cm |
| Width | : | 8.75 inch / 22.2 cm |
| Surface | : | Paper |
| Style | : | Abstract Drawing, Figurative Drawings, Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 22.2 cm × H: 33.7 cm |
| Year | : | 1977 |
A dynamic and emotionally charged composition by Sunil Das, where intertwined figures emerge through expressive lines and subtle washes, conveying intimacy, tension, and the fluidity of human connection.
Sunil Das | Untitled | Ink on Paper | 13.25 x 8.75 inches | 1977
This evocative work by Sunil Das captures a moment that feels both intimate and turbulent, as if the figures are caught between movement and stillness. Rendered in a combination of pen, ink, and delicate washes, the composition unfolds through a web of restless lines that build and dissolve the human form at the same time.
At first glance, the figures seem intertwined — perhaps in an embrace, perhaps in struggle. The ambiguity is intentional and powerful. Sunil Das allows the viewer to navigate this emotional space without clear boundaries, where bodies merge and gestures blur into one another. The sharp, almost nervous strokes give the work a sense of urgency, while the softer tonal areas provide moments of pause, like breaths within the intensity.
There’s a raw vulnerability here. The figures are not idealised; instead, they feel immediate and deeply human — fragile, expressive, and alive. The sparse background keeps the focus on this charged interaction, making the composition feel like a fleeting glimpse into a private, emotional exchange.
This artwork beautifully reflects Sunil Das’s mastery in capturing the human condition — not through perfection, but through movement, tension, and the poetry of line.
Sunil Das is undoubtedly a multi-dimensional artist known for his furiously experimental and enterprising style. Born in 1939 in Calcutta, India, he studied at the Govt College of Art & Craft in Calcutta. On a scholarship from the French Government, he studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
The artist has painted across several oeuvres, each one distinctive and to which he brought his singular version. Not confining himself to using brush & pen while painting (even using the palms of his hands or his fingers) his paintings not only express the physical attributes of his subjects but also their associative ones. It was in the course of his travels that he chanced to spend a few months in Spain, where he developed his passion for horses and bulls.
The artist has won many medals and awards, including from the state government and the Lalit Kala Akademi. He has also been a part of juries and art bodies in India, France & Brazil. In 2014, he was conferred with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India.
The artist passed away in 2015.
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