RADHA 4 (P036)
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This captivating acrylic on canvas, titled "RADHA 4," painted in 2009 and measuring an intimate 18 by 18 inches, offers a profound and mystical depiction of Radha, the epitome of devotional love in Hindu tradition, seemingly embodying the essence of her beloved, Lord Krishna. The artwork is rendered in Parbati Das's distinctive style, which beautifully melds figurative representation with stylized folk-art motifs that evoke traditional Indian embroidery.
The central figure, Radha, is portrayed from the mid-torso upwards, occupying the left side of the square canvas. Her skin is rendered in a striking, uniform celestial blue, a color iconically associated with Lord Krishna, suggesting Radha's complete spiritual immersion in her love for him, to the point of taking on his divine hue. She is depicted in profile, her body facing slightly forward but her head turned to her right as she plays a vibrant orange-yellow transverse flute (bansuri), Krishna's signature instrument. Her eyes are gently downcast or focused on her playing, conveying a deep sense of meditative absorption in the melody. A small, simple red bindi adorns her forehead. Her light greyish-blue hair is styled in a thick, prominent braid that rests over her left shoulder. She appears to be bare-chested or clad in a garment so subtle it merges with her blue skin, and she wears simple blue bangles on her wrists. Her hands delicately hold the flute, her fingers positioned as if in the midst of playing a divine tune.
To Radha's right stands a highly stylized peacock, another potent symbol intimately linked with Lord Krishna. The peacock is rendered entirely through meticulous, painted "stitches," reminiscent of Kantha or other Indian folk embroidery traditions. Its body is primarily composed of dense white "stitches," while its prominent wing or back area is filled with bright yellow "stitches" arranged in a scale-like pattern, edged with a decorative band of deep red or pink "stitches." Its slender white neck curves gracefully upwards, leading to a small head adorned with a three-plumed crest—simple white "stitched" stalks tipped with red/pink. The peacock faces Radha, its dark eye seemingly captivated by her music, as if she is playing for or as Krishna himself. Two simple, white "stitched" legs support its form.
The connection between Radha (as Krishna) and the peacock is further emphasized by a beautiful array of stylized, decorative motifs that emanate from the peacock's back, arcing upwards and towards Radha. These are depicted as dark blue "stitched" stems or vines that branch out, bearing teardrop-shaped leaves or feather-like motifs. Some of these "leaves" are filled with bright yellow "stitches," while others are filled with deep red/pink "stitches," creating a vibrant, rhythmic pattern against the background. This flowing design visually represents the enchanting melody of the flute, the sacred bond between the figures, or the life-giving, beautifying power of divine love and music.
The entire scene unfolds against a flat, vibrant cerulean or sky-blue background, which provides a harmonious and dreamlike setting. At the very bottom of the canvas, beneath both Radha and the peacock, are small, stylized tufts of green grass with dark outlines, grounding the ethereal figures in a simplified natural setting. The artist's signature, "PARBATI DAS '09," is visible in the lower right, beneath the peacock and near the grassy tufts.
The use of acrylic paints allows for both the smooth, matte finish of the blue background and Radha's skin, and the precise, textured appearance of the "stitched" peacock and decorative elements. The composition is balanced, with Radha's blue form and the brightly "embroidered" peacock creating a compelling visual dialogue. The relatively small, square format enhances the iconic and intimate quality of the piece.
"RADHA 4" is a profound exploration of bhakti (devotion) and the concept of lila (divine play). By depicting Radha with Krishna's blue skin and playing his flute, the artist suggests a complete merging of the devotee with the divine, a state where the boundaries between the lover and the beloved dissolve. The peacock, as Krishna's companion, attentively listens, reinforcing the divine presence. The artwork celebrates the transformative power of love and music in spiritual devotion, using a visual language that is both deeply rooted in Indian cultural and religious iconography and refreshingly contemporary in its artistic execution. It is an intimate glimpse into a moment of divine communion, rendered with tenderness and a reverence for traditional aesthetics.
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