Subrato Gangopadhya - Kali Year : 2009

• The Focal Point: The profile of Goddess Durga dominates the canvas. Her oversized, fish-shaped eye (Chakshudan) is wide and piercing, capturing both divine power and intense emotion. Her complexion glows in warm hues of yellow and orange, contrasted sharply by the traditional bold red and black lines defining her features.

• The Trishula (Trident): To the left, a stylized white trishula—Durga's primary weapon—stands vertically against a deep blue strip. The artist has signed and dated the work (Subrato Gangopadhyay '09) right on the shaft of the trident.

• The Background Chaos: Behind and beneath the serene countenance of the goddess is a fractured, cubist-inspired mosaic of shapes and figures. Swirling fragments of deep purple, green, red, and brown suggest a crowded festival scene or the dynamic energy of Durga Puja celebrations. You can spot stylized human figures with raised hands, hinting at the celebratory chaos of Sindoor Khela or ritual drumming (Dhak).

Artist: Subrato Gangopadhya

Medium: Oil on canvas

size: 60 x 50 cm

Year :2009