Monmohini

Monmohini is a captivating painting series by Indian contemporary artist Mithu Biswas. Each painting in the series unfolds a mesmerising portrayal of traditional Indian womanhood. The artist uses her imagination to breathe life into the timeless beauty of the fairer sex. She captures the allure of draped sarees adorned with flowers to celebrate India’s cultural richness. Intricate details like peacock feathers and concealed smiles tell us about the Indian woman’s shyness. Greyscale and colour collide on each canvas to create a dance of tradition and modernity. It invites us to contemplate the identity of each “Monmohini” in our lives.