| Medium | : | Acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 48 inch / 121.9 cm |
| Width | : | 66 inch / 167.6 cm |
| Surface | : | Canvas |
| Style | : | Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 167.6 cm × H: 121.9 cm |
| Year | : | 2025 |
Waiting for Morning is an emotionally moving acrylic painting depicting a group of resting band musicians caught in a moment of silence before the day begins. Through bold colors, expressive forms, and thoughtful storytelling, the artwork beautifully captures themes of fatigue, hope, companionship, and the quiet humanity behind performance.
Ashoke Mullick | Waiting for Morning | Acrylic on Canvas | 66 x 48 inches | 2025
This powerful acrylic painting captures a quiet pause between moments of performance and purpose. Titled Waiting for Morning, the artwork portrays four band musicians resting together, their instruments still in hand, as if suspended between exhaustion and anticipation. The scene feels deeply human — filled with silence, fatigue, companionship, and unspoken stories.
Dressed in vivid ceremonial uniforms of yellow, blue, and red, the figures lean into one another in a natural rhythm of shared weariness. Their closed eyes and relaxed postures create a striking contrast against the bold colors and strong composition. Musical instruments scattered across the foreground become symbols of both celebration and survival — tools of livelihood waiting for the next call to play.
In the background, a small distant house illuminated beneath a dramatic beam of light introduces a sense of hope and longing, almost like a dream resting beyond the darkness. The expansive green landscape and muted sky add emotional depth to the composition, allowing the viewer to feel the stillness of dawn before it arrives.
With expressive brushwork and a narrative-rich visual language, this artwork beautifully reflects themes of labor, resilience, brotherhood, and quiet dignity. It is a deeply evocative piece that speaks to everyday lives often unnoticed, making it both emotionally compelling and visually unforgettable.
I like to depict the modern times when people have lost all human contact and have become mechanised. They read newspapers, pick up some jargon and communicate most of the time by telephone. As a painter, I throw light on these aspects where traditions are breaking down and the relationship between generations is getting lost.
Ashoke Mullick is considered one of the leading painters from the Bengal School of Art. Mullick combines a sense of satire with contemporary conditions. His paintings focus strongly on the ordinary man and the contradictions he faces.
Sometimes the look is satiric at other times, it is compassionate, says Mullick of his own works. He uses colours like greens and blues to depict a largely urban India.
Mullick was educated at the Fine Arts Government College, Kolkata. He was greatly fascinated and influenced by works of painters like Gaganendranath Tagore. I was also influenced by German Expressionism that linked art to life. The effects I create are intentional and I want them to become a part of visual experience, he says.
He mostly works in oil on canvas, because as he says, That’s the medium which let’s me experiment the most and which helps me to depict modern life, which in some ways is surrealistic.
If you’d prefer the artwork to arrive ready to hang, please get in touch with us to arrange framing and shipping at applicable charges.
Please note: Customs duties and import taxes may apply at your destination in accordance with your country’s regulations. Refer to our International Shipment document for guidance and support.
| Medium | |
|---|---|
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Surface | |
| Style |
