Ashoke Mullick

This striking painting by Ashoke Mullick portrays Goddess Durga in a stylized, modern interpretation rooted in the flat-color tradition of Kalighat painting.

Durga, seated in a composed yet commanding posture, is crowned with a pink lotus, her face calm and resolute.

She is shown with multiple golden arms, each holding symbolic weapons, extending toward the demon Mahishasura, represented with a green buffalo head.

Her vivid orange and red attire echoes the fiery background, where flames and a glowing white sun create an aura of divine energy.

Her lion mount, rendered with simple yet expressive lines, looks ahead with determination. With strong outlines, limited shading, and vivid color, the artwork blends mythological themes with a modern folk-art style, highlighting a balance of strength and tranquillity