Dileep Sharma

This etching shows a composed female figure seated in profile, her gaze shifted outward with a calm but penetrating intensity.
Her expression, framed by flowing hair and a patterned headband, suggests strength and contemplative presence. Intricate details across her body and attire enrich the composition—the floral and geometric motifs on her bodice, the serpent-like necklace, the animal form resting on her shoulder, and the miniature human figures populating her skirt all layer the portrait with mythological, cultural, and narrative significance. These embellishments transform the figure into more than a likeness; she becomes a symbolic presence, embodying resilience, femininity, and identity woven from personal and collective histories. Set against a textured grey background that accentuates her form, the work feels both intimate and monumental, blurring the line between portrait and archetype.