| Medium | : | Acrylic |
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| Width | : | 30 inch / 76.2 cm |
In this striking acrylic work, Dipen reimagines the divine form of Goddess Durga with bold lines, vibrant reds, and serene expression. Rooted in traditional iconography yet rendered in a modern folk style, the painting radiates strength, grace and spiritual energy.
₹250,000.00
Dipen Bose | Durga | Acrylic on Canvas | 36 x 30 inches
In this striking acrylic work, Dipen reimagines the divine form of Goddess Durga with bold lines, vibrant reds, and serene expression. Rooted in traditional iconography yet rendered in a modern folk style, the painting radiates strength, grace and spiritual energy.
This painting, created by artist Dipen Bose, depicts the powerful image of Goddess Durga, a central figure in Hindu mythology symbolizing strength, protection, and the triumph of good over evil. Rendered in a stylized yet vibrant folk-inspired manner, Durga is shown with multiple arms, each carrying a weapon or symbol of divine power, including a bow, sword, discus, and trident. Dressed in a striking red saree with rhythmic patterns, she exudes both grace and authority. Her calm yet determined expression contrasts with the fierce act of subduing the buffalo demon Mahishasura, whose subdued form is seen beneath her. The dark blue background enhances the figure’s luminosity, making her presence divine and commanding. The lotus petals behind her further signify purity and cosmic energy. Dipen Bose’s work draws from the rich traditions of Indian folk and devotional art, simplifying forms while emphasizing symbolic strength. The painting not only celebrates the spiritual essence of Durga but also reflects the cultural devotion and artistic heritage rooted in Bengal’s visual traditions.
Born 1921 in Calcutta, West Bengal. 1947 Started to paint after giving up his job at Central Excise Service, Calcutta. His association with the Indian Institute of Art and Industry and Indian Society of Oriental Art played a vital role in his life. He was close to Indra Dugar. Associated with Art in Industry and Rachana till 1952. These associations inspired him towards traditional Indian Art, French Impressionism and Chinese Art. 1953 His painting was presented to the President, Federal Republic of Germany by Govt. of India. Wrote articles on art in newspapers and journals.
EDUCATION :
Self-taught artist with no academic training in art. 1942 Completed Graduation, Calcutta. Grandfather, Nagendra Bose inspired him to start painting. Initially learnt drawing and painting at Belgachia Pannalalshil Vidyamandir, presently called Manohar Academy, Calcutta. Learnt the technique of oil painting from artist Debi Prasad Roychowdhury.
EXHIBITIONS :
1955 First solo exhb., Artistry House, Calcutta. 1964 Group exhb., Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta. Group exhb., Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. 1994 Solo exhb., Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Calcutta. Exhb., Sophia, Hungary. 2004 Manifestations II, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi.
STYLE :
For inspiration and evolving a personal style, Dipen looked at any part of the history of art that seemed useful- Jain and Kangra painting, to Far Eastern art and even to Impressionism. This eclectic method finally resulted in a style akin to the Bengal School. During the mid 1940s, when Euro-centric concepts of Modernism were gaining momentum in India, Dipen as a loner ventured into a rather forgotten zone- the world of Indian mythology. During the early years of the twentieth century, the nationalistic movements demanded History Painting to conjure up a romantic vision of the past. During the hey day of colonialism, the need was more emotional than real. With time, the trend of History Painting waned. It was exactly at that time when Zainul Abedin, Chittaprosad, Rathin Maitra, Prodosh Dasgupta were drawing on the reality of human sufferings around them that Dipen quietly stood apart and painted from imagination, while Zainul painted from life.
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