Dileep Sharma

This etching depicts a powerful female form, captured with a blend of grace and understated strength.
Her face, shown in profile with parted lips and wide, attentive eyes, suggests a sense of alertness and mystery. Long, flowing hair cascades down her shoulder, adorned with an ornate headdress that spirals into a horn-like form filled with intricate miniature figures, evoking mythological and cultural resonances. Her attire, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, is rich in symbolic detail, while the belt and armband carry scenes of human and animal figures, linking her identity to ritual, history, and performance. The presence of a wind turbine in the background subtly contrasts tradition with modernity, situating her both in the past and present. The textured grey background isolates her figure, emphasizing her as both a portrait and an icon—an embodiment of allure, resilience, and layered narratives.