SATI and Women Empowerment Painting

This 24 by 36 sized oil on canvas is a mystical painting signifying women empowerment. “Sati” was a cruel practice that was common in India long ago which was later successfully abolished by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, with the help of many other brave members of society. Through this painting I intend to shed light on the subject that “Sati”, I believe, is still practiced in societies around the world, though not always causing physical harm but by inflicting mental harm. The left side of the painting depicts the predicament of women in society where they are tortured by a few handful of delinquents through corrosive thoughts or remarks. On the top and bottom of the painting we can see wolves representing the malicious members of society who try to tarnish and demean women with all their might. On the other hand the right side we see fire, representing the strength and courage latent in every women. It symbolizes retaliation against such an enemy by mustering all the strength from within. Now illuminating the mythological aspect of this painting by alluding to the goddesses Kali and Durga, inside the lady on the right hand side, who are worshiped for their power and victory over evil. Lastly I conclude by quoting the great prophet Sri Ram Krishna of West Bengal, Kolkata, India an ardent worshiper of Goddess Kali, who once said that “If you can’t bite back at least you should hiss back.” This thought is embodied in an abstract picture of a wolf as a symbol of retaliation.

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24 W x 36 H x 1.3 D in

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