RHYTHM 10 (P030)
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This striking oil on canvas, titled "RHYTHM 10," painted by Parbati Das in 2009 and measuring 36 by 47 inches, is a vibrant and dynamic portrayal of a female performer demonstrating extraordinary balance, flexibility, and skill. The artwork is a visual feast, combining bold geometric patterns with a captivating human feat and the artist's signature stylized decorative motifs.
The central figure, a young woman with features suggestive of South Asian heritage, is depicted in a complex contortionist pose. She supports her upper body on her forearms and chest, her head turned to her left, gazing with focused concentration slightly upwards. Her reddish-brown or auburn hair is neatly braided, the plait secured with a small blue tie, falling towards her shoulder. Her legs are extended dramatically upwards and split, with her feet pointing skyward.
Her attire is a form-fitting, long-sleeved leotard of a pale white or very light pink hue. This garment is adorned with Parbati Das's characteristic delicate, painted "embroidery." Trailing lines of small, light blue flowers, interconnected by slender green, dashed "stitched" stems, meander gracefully across her torso, arms, and legs, following the contours of her athletic form. This embellishment adds a touch of intricate beauty and traditional artistry to the modern performance attire. A simple silver bangle graces each wrist.
The most remarkable aspect of her performance involves the balancing of three conical, Asian-style hats, reminiscent of Vietnamese nón lá or similar traditional headwear. Two of these hats, rendered in warm, light brown or tan tones, are perfectly balanced, one on each of her upturned feet. The third hat, a vibrant lemon yellow that provides a striking color accent, is held aloft by a slender black stick or rod, which the performer grips firmly in her mouth. This feat of multi-point balancing showcases incredible control, precision, and core strength.
The setting is highly stylized and theatrical. The background wall is a bold checkerboard pattern of alternating bright red and light blue-grey squares. This geometric design creates a vibrant, energetic, and almost dizzying optical effect, emphasizing the dynamism of the performance. Subtly rendered within the red squares of this backdrop are faint, outlined silhouettes of generic human figures, like a repeating pattern of paper cutouts. These anonymous figures could represent an audience, fellow performers, or perhaps the ubiquitous human presence surrounding the singular, focused artist.
The floor is also a checkerboard pattern, composed of squares in two shades of red – a bright, primary red and a slightly deeper, more orange-red. The perspective of the floor tiles is rendered to create a sense of depth, with the performer positioned centrally on this vivid stage. A subtle, lighter, almost reflective patch is visible on the floor directly beneath her upper body, perhaps indicating a pool of light or a polished surface.
Parbati Das's use of oil paints allows for rich, saturated colors and smooth blending, particularly in the rendering of the performer's skin and the subtle modeling of her leotard. The lighting appears to come from the front, illuminating the performer and the hats, and casting soft shadows that lend three-dimensionality to the scene. The strong contrast between the warm reds and the cool blues of the background, along with the bright yellow accent of the hat, creates a visually stimulating and energetic composition.
"RHYTHM 10," as the title suggests, is a celebration of movement, balance, and the artistry of performance. The painting captures a moment of peak skill and concentration, highlighting the beauty and discipline of the human body. The incorporation of traditional "embroidered" motifs onto the leotard is a signature touch, bridging contemporary performance art with enduring craft traditions. The conical hats add an element of cultural exoticism and an additional layer of difficulty to the balancing act. The patterned background and the mysterious silhouetted figures contribute to a sense of spectacle and a slightly surreal, otherworldly atmosphere, as if this extraordinary performance is taking place in a specially designed, almost abstract realm. The painting is a vibrant homage to the performer's skill, focus, and the captivating rhythm she embodies.
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