Shipra Bhattacharya

Shipra Bhattacharya’s vibrant, finely detailed painting depicts a woman whose face and figure convey profound expression. Her complexion is rendered in warm, nuanced tones, enhanced by elaborate dot patterns and textured detailing that give the surface a tactile richness.

She is dressed in an orange-red garment that flows across her figure, accented with teal-green embellishments. Near her midsection is a small circular motif depicting two figures facing one another.

The composition incorporates numerous symbolic elements—stylized forms that may suggest plants, animals, or abstract concepts—arranged against a checkerboard-patterned backdrop. Many of these motifs appear tied to cultural or spiritual iconography. The imagery is layered in a collage-like manner, blending seamlessly with the contours of the woman’s body. Scattered throughout are small faces, figures, and symbolic depictions of nature and ideas, infusing the work with narrative complexity.

While rooted in traditional South Asian artistic style, the piece carries a contemporary edge through its bold color palette and mixed-media execution. The woman’s serene yet contemplative expression, coupled with the intricate layering of elements, conveys a sense of depth and symbolic resonance.