Bijon Choudhury

Although the color palette is pastoral and the theme is gentle the mother figure here is anything but demure. Her monumental form reminiscent of Chittoprasads rebelling men she is more of a provider and protector an Annapurna for the family which includes not just her daughter but also the pigeons. Her statuesque presence and quietly confident posture makes a pleasant contrast with the casual mien of her daughter and the pigeons. Dusky in color humble in her clothing providing with grains in one hand and protecting with the other- she reminds us that to be the earth goddess one doesnt need to be many-armed or magic- powered.