Gopika

68,000.00

Artist:

  • Gajraj Chavan

In Hinduism, the name Gopikais used more commonly to refer to the group of cowherding girls famous within Vaishnavism for their unconditional devotion (Bhakti) to Krishna as described in the Bhagavata Purana and other Puranic literature. According to Hindu Vaishnava theology, the stories concerning the gopis as depicted in this artist’s works are said to exemplify Suddha-bhakti which is described as ‘the highest form of unconditional love for God’ (Krishna).

34 x 58 inches
Acrylic on canvas
Clear
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ABOUT GAJRAJ CHOUHAN

Chouhan captures complex emotions through his semi-clad male and female figures, depicted in varied, open-ended postures. The deceptive simplicity of his lines adds to the sensuality of the robust figures. There is a sense of mystery as well as visual harmony in his paintings. The subjects, like many other lovers are engaged in non-verbal communication, stealing gazes with each other, shyly smiling, meeting each other’s eyes and then looking away. Their expressions and physical features depict what’s going on in their hearts and minds. The artist explores the relationship between the men and the women in these paintings by their physical proximity with each other, their expressions, and their soundless yet powerful communication.

Size

34 x 58 inches

Medium

Acrylic on canvas