“Gopala”- the form of Krishna as the protector of cows is such a divine and mesmerizing roopa, that it remains a popular form depicted in art even today. In this acrylic on canvas, Shagun Sengar Shaha has infused a timeless aesthetic of Pichwai (traditional Nathdwara paintings of Srinathji, a form of Krishna, where Krishna is often depicted with his cows) into a contemporary canvas, recreating the heavenliness of Gopala. The color palette is reminiscent of the natural pigments used in ancient cave paintings and folk arts, giving the painting an old-fashioned touch.
The canvas is divided by the artist using themes and colors into three sections- the topmost populated by Surabhi (fragrant, divine) cows galloping and strolling in the forest, symbolized by the neatly painted trees, followed by lush greenery and ending with groups of cows in the foreground, blissful in the company of Goapala.
Krishna with his flute on his lips stands in the center of the canvas, adorned marvelously, with his profile reminding one of the details of traditional Pattachitra (folk art of Orissa). The use of meticulously drawn lines with muted and earthy tones has made this artwork a delight for the eyes, with a theme that is at the heart of Hindu devotional culture.
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