Wrapped in saffron, the color of austerity, feminine allure manifests in the form of the youthful woman, who is the subject of this ethereal oil on canvas. Drawing from his home state’s beauty, Sidharth Gavade blows life into a canvas, and how!
The woman is attired in a simple Paithani saree, draped in Navari style, with a brocaded border, and its pallu neatly tucked near her waist. Traditional gold ornament, a Marathi bindi (forehead design), and green bangles ornament the woman. With her hands placed on the doorjamb, the woman strikes a graceful posture, her head looking up with hope and happiness in her eyes.
Perfect layering and mixing of colors on the canvas have captured the pose and form of the woman to perfection. Keeping the background wooden and dark, the artist has given center stage to his subject, whose presence on canvas is boldly announced.
The viewer is intrigued to gaze at the woman, to know her and the reason behind her smiling face.
The contrast between the austerity of her saffron drape and blooming youthfulness creates a magical balance of emotions, which is moving yet calming to experience. The stance suggests that the subject rushed outside, maybe to welcome a loved one, or their news. The absence of sindoor on her forehead suggests that the woman is yet to be married. If not her husband, could she be waiting for her beloved? Whatever the reason may be, the animated subject of this painting fills the heart with a tranquil bliss and takes the mind to the rain-fed environs of Maharashtra, whose colorful culture has lent a deep meaning to this delightful artwork.
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