Painting

The painting depicts a bust length study of a womean leaning on a table, left hand raised to her cheek, with a large vase of flowers placed in front of her. Hanging behind her, is a picture of the Hindu goddess Kali. The painting evidences a loosely drawn composition in vibrant shades of purple, green and orange. The picture combines western painterly styles, such as that of Edgar Degas with more traditional Indian techniques. Moreover the artist has tried to recreate in a painterly manner, the effect of South Indian glass painting. This painting, which belongs to the same series as 'Goats Woman', explores the theme of female sexuality in a playful manner.