| Medium | : | Ink |
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| Height | : | 15 inch / 38.1 cm |
| Width | : | 22 inch / 55.9 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 55.9 cm × H: 38.1 cm |
In this 1993 ink drawing, Rabin Mondal creates a striking allegorical scene where a solitary nude figure is surrounded by symbolic elements like a caged bird, a butterfly, and a watchful cat. The bold, flowing lines contrast the tension between freedom and confinement, as the figure reaches out to a butterfly while a bird remains trapped behind bars. Rendered in stark black on white, the composition reflects Mondal’s expressive exploration of inner conflict, desire, and the human condition through potent, minimalist imagery.
Rabin Mondal | Ink on Paper | 15 x 22 inches | 1993
This 1993 ink on paper work by Rabin Mondal is a compelling blend of symbolism and expressionist figuration. In stark black lines on a white background, a nude human figure dominates the composition, surrounded by animals and objects—a caged bird, a butterfly, a cat, and a spiky tree. The imagery suggests an intricate relationship between freedom and entrapment, nature and human vulnerability. The figure, seated cross-legged, gazes intently at the butterfly perched delicately on an outstretched hand, offering a stark contrast to the bird confined within the cage. The cat, often a symbol of watchfulness or independence, lies nearby, adding to the layered narrative. Mondal’s bold, almost primitive linework and minimal background evoke a dreamlike space where psychological and symbolic elements converge. It’s a visual meditation on confinement, longing, and the fragile balance between control and liberation.
Rabin Mondal was inspired by primitive and tribal art, its potent simplifications and raw energy.
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| Style | Animal Sculpture, Animals paintings, Figurative Drawings, Figurative Paintings |
