RADHA 2 (P034)
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This intimate and symbolically rich oil on canvas, titled "RADHA 2," created in 2014 and measuring 22 by 22 inches, draws the viewer into a tender and mystical communion between Radha, the archetypal devotee, and a stylized peacock, representing her beloved Lord Krishna. Artist Parbati Das masterfully employs her signature style, merging figurative realism with the intricate aesthetics of traditional Indian folk embroidery.
The composition is dominated by a swirling, all-encompassing expanse of vibrant, passionate red fabric or drapery that envelops the figures, creating a sense of an intimate, sacred space. Peeking out from an oval opening within this rich red cocoon is the face of Radha. Her features are rendered with a soft realism, her skin tones a warm blend of ochres and browns, highlighted where light catches her cheekbones, nose, and forehead. Her dark, lustrous hair is visible framing her face, and she wears a subtle, shimmering gold or yellow decorative border along her hairline, possibly part of a head covering or an ornament. Her dark eyes are downcast, gazing tenderly and introspectively towards the peacock, conveying a deep sense of love, devotion, and serene contemplation. Her lips are full and softly defined. The edge of the oval opening around her face is meticulously adorned with a dark, possibly purple or deep blue, zigzag or triangular "stitched" border, a characteristic motif in Das's work.
Emerging from the folds of the red drapery to Radha's left is a highly stylized peacock. Its long, graceful neck and head are rendered with dense white "stitches," meticulously painted to mimic the texture of embroidery. Its eye is a striking red, and its beak is a delicate greenish-yellow. A three-plumed crest, composed of slender "stitched" stalks tipped with golden-yellow, adorns its head. The peacock's body is a vibrant expanse of golden-yellow "stitches," arranged in a scale-like or densely patterned texture, lending it a regal and luminous quality.
Two delicately rendered human hands, presumably Radha's, emerge from separate openings in the red drapery, framing the peacock's body. The hand on the left is positioned with fingers slightly splayed, as if gently presenting or holding the space for the peacock. The hand on the right is raised, with fingers slightly curled, in a gesture of tenderness, blessing, or caress towards the peacock's back. These hands, painted with naturalistic skin tones and subtle modeling, create a poignant contrast with the stylized, "embroidered" form of the bird, bridging the human and the divine, the real and the symbolic.
The red drapery itself is not uniform but is layered and adorned. Swirling folds and overlapping sections are subtly suggested through variations in tone and the application of paint. The edges of these drapery sections are often finished with the same dark, decorative "stitched" zigzag border seen around Radha's face. Furthermore, scattered across the red fabric, particularly in the lower half and to the right of Radha, are stylized, teardrop-shaped leaf or paisley motifs, filled with golden-yellow "stitches" and connected by fine, dark, "stitched" stems. These motifs echo traditional Indian textile patterns and further enhance the embroidered aesthetic, suggesting that this sacred space is woven from love and devotion. The artist's signature, "PARBATI DAS '14," is subtly integrated into the red drapery in the lower left area.
The color palette is dominated by the passionate and intense reds, which symbolize love, devotion, auspiciousness, and spiritual fervor. The golden yellow of the peacock's body and the leaf motifs provides a rich, luminous contrast, while the white of the peacock's neck and Radha's hands offers points of purity and light. The lighting appears soft and diffused, emanating from an unseen source, highlighting Radha's face, her hands, and the body of the peacock, while the surrounding reds create a warm, enveloping glow.
"RADHA 2" is a profound meditation on bhakti – the path of loving devotion. Radha's gentle gaze and the tender gestures of her hands towards the peacock, a symbol of Krishna, convey an intimate and deeply personal relationship with the divine. The act of surrounding and almost merging with the peacock within the cocoon of red drapery suggests a state of complete absorption and spiritual union. The meticulous, painted "embroidery" serves not just as a stylistic choice but as a metaphor for the handcrafted, patient, and deeply personal nature of devotion. It elevates traditional craft to the realm of spiritual expression. The square format of the canvas further enhances the iconic and focused nature of this intimate portrayal.
The painting is a visual poem, speaking of love that transcends the mundane, where the devotee and the divine are enveloped in a shared space of sacred intimacy. It is a testament to Parbati Das's unique ability to weave together realism, folk art traditions, and profound spiritual themes into a cohesive and emotionally resonant work.
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