Mermaid in Lotus Pond IV 2008

Jahar Dasgupta painted this vision in shades of plum, rose, and orange. Look at how the forms emerge, shifting and solidifying through trial, error, and intuition. I can imagine Dasgupta applying these flat colors and dark outlines, building up a layered surface in his studio. What was he thinking as he made her face so tender? She's lost in thought, surrounded by flora. The texture is smooth, with thin washes creating depth. Each brushstroke feels deliberate, building up the image in layers of feeling and intention. This piece reminds me of other painters who explore themes of myth, identity, and the feminine experience. Artists are in an ongoing conversation, exchanging ideas across time and space, inspiring each other’s creativity. Ultimately, painting is a form of embodied expression, embracing ambiguity and allowing for multiple interpretations.