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The document discusses impactful artworks from an exhibition, focusing on 'Dilemma of Heroine' by A.A. Raiba and 'Meera Bai' by Satish Gujral. Raiba's painting highlights themes of power and emptiness through stylized figures, while Gujral's work reinterprets the historical figure of Meera Bai, merging traditional and modern aesthetics to explore identity and spirituality. Both pieces resonate with social science themes, reflecting on societal roles and emotional depth beneath appearances.

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The document discusses impactful artworks from an exhibition, focusing on 'Dilemma of Heroine' by A.A. Raiba and 'Meera Bai' by Satish Gujral. Raiba's painting highlights themes of power and emptiness through stylized figures, while Gujral's work reinterprets the historical figure of Meera Bai, merging traditional and modern aesthetics to explore identity and spirituality. Both pieces resonate with social science themes, reflecting on societal roles and emotional depth beneath appearances.

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NAME - DHANISTA ROY

POLITICAL SCIENCE HONS.

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1. Which pieces in each exhibition made the most impact on you and why? Give
an answer that is also able to show you did some research into the art work (its
theme and its style).

DILEMMA OF HEROINE by A.A. RAIBA [1922-2016]


One of the most impactful pieces in the exhibition was the painting featuring two stylized
human figures set against a geometric, abstract background of buildings by A.A. Raiba, a
pioneering modern Indian artist known for his unique blend of Indian miniature traditions with
modernist sensibilities. This work stood out to me not only for its striking visual language but
also for the deeper idea it seemed to convey. The central figures appear to be a royal couple or
companions engaged in a moment of leisure or discussion. The crowned figure, with elaborate
jewelry and robes, evokes themes of authority and lavishness, while the other figure, reclining,
suggests intimacy and reflection.. Even though their faces are stylized, they look serious, quietly
showing a mix of power and weakness, and the clash between wealth and a sense of
emptiness.

From my research, I discovered that this painting aligns closely with the style of Indian
modernist art, particularly inspired by the work of artists like M.F. Husain or F.N. Souza. These
artists are known for their bold, expressive lines, cubist influences, and their focus on socio-
political and existential themes. The painting's exaggerated features and mask-like faces move
away from realism, using symbols to tell a deeper story.

This artwork struck me because it pushed me to see past appearances. Even though the figures
wear luxurious clothes and stand in a colorful setting, their expressions and body language hint
at something deeper and more emotional. It made me reflect on how power and status don’t
always bring happiness or inner peace. The simplified buildings in the background, painted in
warm colors, add to this feeling of an artificial world — maybe symbolizing how society builds
roles and expectations for us. This artwork stood out to me because it wasn’t just visually
striking—it also resonated deeply with the social science ideas I study: about how society
shapes individual lives, often masking deeper human emotions under layers of status, power,
and tradition.

MEERA BAI by SATISH GUJRAL [1925-2020]


Another piece that left a profound impression on me was Meera Bai by Satish Gujral, created in

1999 using acrylic and marble dust on canvas. The texture and technique alone made this
work stand out, but it was the subject matter and style that truly moved me.
Meera Bai, a 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Lord Krishna, is portrayed in a
stylized, almost mosaic-like aesthetic. Her greenish face and big, expressive eyes stand out in
the foreground, giving the impression that she's in a spiritual trance or experiencing a divine
moment. The background buildings, simplified into warm geometric shapes, enhance the
feeling of a constructed societal world that Meera is spiritually rising above.

As a social science student, I was especially impressed by how Gujral blends broken shapes and
muted colors—hallmarks of modern Indian art—to merge traditional storytelling with bold,
modern techniques. The Cubist influence is clear, but so is a deep respect for Bhakti movement
themes like love, sacrifice, and spiritual transcendence. His work made me think more deeply
about identity and cultural memory, which are central themes in my field. Gujral’s
multidisciplinary approach across painting, sculpture, and architecture really brought these
ideas to life in a powerful way.
This artwork struck me deeply because it reimagines historical devotion through a
contemporary lens. Meera’s gaze, though modern in technique. The painting speaks of inner
strength and surrender—a duality that resonates in today's world of constant distractions and
shifting faith.

ON THE RIVER GANGES, BENARES by EDWIN LORD


WEEKS [1849-1903]

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