VOL 1 No 2, 2024 Research Article
Asma Chowdhury
Lecturer, Printmaking Discipline, Khulna University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21659/jsae/v1n2/v1n218
[Article History: Received: 30 Jun 2024. Revised: 07 Sep 2024. Accepted: 30 Sep 2024. Published: 31 Dec 2024]
Abstract
Art has long served as a reflection of varied experiences, emotions, and narratives that shape our lives. The artworks of Indian female artists represent the complexities, emotions, and life narratives, presenting distinctive perspectives of their societal, cultural, and personal experiences. The female artists of India use the figures in their artworks as a medium to express themes of body positivity, identity politics, and social issues. They challenge beauty standards, celebrate diversity, and address societal constructs. Advancements in technology have expanded the possibilities for female artists to express their figures in their artworks innovatively. Their diverse perspectives push artistic boundaries, redefine narratives, and contribute to a more inclusive understanding of human experiences. We can see the artworks of pioneers like Amrita Sher-Gil in the early 20th century, who combined Western techniques with Indian sensibility, offering a fresh perspective on the female form in her artwork. The research explores the use of figures in Indian female artists’ artworks as a language of artistic expression. Using qualitative analysis, it analyzes how these artists use the figure as a powerful communication tool, social commentary, and personal expression. The study describes the concepts and thoughts of artists like Amrita Sher-Gil, Anupam Sud, and Arpita Singh’s artwork and the cultural, societal, and gender-specific influences that shape their artistic language.
Keywords: Figurative representation, Gender, Female, Art, Society, Indian Female artists
