Gogi Saroj Pal (1945 - 2024)

Oil on canvas

62 x 50 Inches

Signed Lower Left

Gogi Saroj Pal's oeuvre spanning over five decades is a powerful exploration of womanhood focusing on the lives emotions and complexities of women. Recognized as one of the early feminist artists in modern Indian art her paintings frequently engage with the desires and struggles of the feminine world. Born in what was then the United Provinces of British India Gogi Saroj Pal began her art studies in rural Rajasthan before moving on to Lucknow and eventually Delhi where she taught and settled. In this lot Gogi portrays women in a moment of leisure and independence capturing their autonomy and self-assuredness. This piece reflects her broader exploration of women's agency. Her art including iconic series like "Being a Woman" "Mandi" and "Nayika" portrays women in empowering postures and expressions rejecting passivity in favor of active self-assertion. By blending traditional Indian imagery with modern feminist themes Gogi created a distinctive visual language that speaks to both the struggles and triumphs of women. Her work remains a powerful commentary on gender identity and the need for change.