| Medium | : | Mixed Media |
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| Height | : | 20 inch / 50.8 cm |
| Width | : | 27 inch / 68.6 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 68.6 cm × H: 50.8 cm |
A woman rests in thoughtful stillness, rendered in expressive monochrome strokes with subtle symbolic elements. This mixed media artwork captures quiet introspection and feminine grace in a raw, intimate way.
Gouranga Beshai | Woman-2 | Mixed Media on Paper | 20 x 27 inches | 2025
This artwork feels quiet, intimate, and deeply reflective. A woman reclines gently, her body relaxed yet her thoughts seemingly far away. Resting her head against her hand, she appears lost in a private moment — somewhere between memory and imagination. There’s a softness in her expression, almost as if time has slowed down around her.
Rendered primarily in monochrome tones with subtle washes and expressive strokes, the piece carries a raw, sketch-like honesty. The sweeping charcoal lines give movement to her hair and form, while delicate touches of muted color add depth and atmosphere. In the background, symbolic elements — a small bird and abstract forms — quietly inhabit the space, enhancing the sense of solitude and contemplation without overwhelming the figure.
The simplicity of the palette allows emotion to take center stage. There’s vulnerability here, but also comfort — a feeling of being at ease in one’s own thoughts. The negative space around her amplifies the stillness, making the composition feel airy and introspective.
Created in mixed media on paper, this artwork beautifully captures a fleeting, personal moment. It is a poetic expression of introspection, femininity, and the gentle strength found in quiet solitude.
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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