RADHA 3 (P035)
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This delightful mixed media on paper, titled "RADHA 3," created in 2009 and measuring a relatively intimate 18 by 15 inches, presents a charming and symbolic portrayal of Radha, not just as a figure of devotional love, but as a creative force, seamlessly blending the arts of music and painting. The artwork is characterized by its warm, inviting color palette, its blend of figurative representation with stylized folk-art motifs, and a central metaphor that speaks to the artist's own creative identity.
The central figure, Radha, is depicted in profile from the waist up, positioned slightly to the right of the center. She is shown engrossed in playing a stringed instrument that resembles a folk violin or a simplified sarangi. Her right hand delicately holds what is, most significantly, not a traditional bow, but a paintbrush, complete with a wooden handle and visible bristles. This paintbrush is drawn across the strings of the instrument as if it were a bow, creating a powerful visual metaphor for the fusion of music and the visual arts. Her left hand supports the neck of the light, yellowish-beige instrument and appears to be fingering the strings.
Radha's features are rendered with a gentle realism, typical of the artist Parbati Das's style. Her skin tones are warm ochres and browns, with subtle highlights on her cheek, forehead, and hands. She wears a simple red bindi on her forehead. Her dark hair is neatly plaited, the braid falling gracefully over her right shoulder. Her expression is serene and focused, her gaze directed towards her hands and the instrument, suggesting deep absorption in her creative act. She wears a simple, short-sleeved orange dress or blouse, the edges of the sleeves adorned with a delicate, painted scalloped pattern. A single, simple bangle graces her right wrist.
The background is a vibrant, warm, deep mustard yellow or ochre, which provides a rich, unified field for the figures and decorative elements. Floating across this background is a delightful array of stylized butterflies. These butterflies are not rendered naturalistically but are depicted with the artist's signature "stitched" outline—fine, dark, dashed lines that mimic embroidery. Most of the butterflies have bright yellow wings with deep red bodies and simple, curved black antennae. One prominent butterfly, positioned just to the left of Radha's head, stands out with vibrant blue wings and a green body, providing a striking point of cool contrast in the otherwise warm-toned composition. These butterflies seem to flutter around Radha, perhaps symbolizing the beauty, transformation, and ephemeral nature of her artistic creations – the "music" or "paintings" she is bringing into being.
The use of mixed media is evident in the varied textures and applications. The figure of Radha and the instrument appear to be painted with acrylics or gouache, allowing for smooth, opaque coverage and subtle blending. The "stitched" outlines of the butterflies might be executed with fine ink lines or delicate paint application. The paper itself likely contributes to the overall texture and warmth of the piece. The artist's signature, "PARBATI DAS '09," is clearly visible in the lower left corner.
The lighting seems to emanate from the front, softly illuminating Radha and her instrument, casting subtle shadows that lend her form a gentle three-dimensionality. The overall color palette is predominantly warm – yellows, oranges, reds – creating an atmosphere of joy, creativity, and spiritual warmth.
Thematically, "RADHA 3" is a profound yet playful exploration of artistic creation as a form of devotion or self-expression. By depicting Radha, a figure deeply associated with love and bhakti (devotion), playing music with a paintbrush, the artist collapses the boundaries between different art forms. It suggests that all creative acts, whether musical or visual, can be expressions of the same inner spirit and can lead to the creation of beauty, symbolized by the fluttering butterflies. Radha here becomes an allegory for the artist herself, or for any creative individual who finds expression through multiple artistic languages. The butterflies, brought to life by her "painted music" or "musical painting," represent the joyful and transformative power of art.
The intimate scale of the artwork invites close inspection, allowing the viewer to appreciate the delicate details of the "stitched" butterflies and the gentle expression on Radha's face. "RADHA 3" is a celebration of the creative spirit, imbued with cultural resonance and a distinctive artistic vision that seamlessly integrates folk traditions with contemporary figuration.
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