Praudha, 2024. 21” x 17” with frame.
Textured acrylics, cotton-silk fabric, costume jewelry.
Praudha portrays an older Brahmin widow, embodying the wisdom and dignity that comes with age and experience. She is dressed in a simple yet elegant nine-yard cotton silk saree. The saree’s muted tones and fine texture reflect her modesty and grace.A thin line of ashes marks her forehead, a sign of her devotion and spiritual austerity.
Praudha is a tribute to the enduring strength and spiritual wisdom of women, drawing inspiration from the goddess Durga and the powerful role of elder women in preserving and passing down traditions.