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Lot No. 106

SURYAKANT LOKHANDE
b. 1969
UNTITLED
60 x 60 in (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
High gloss oil on canvas

` 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | $ 10,000 - 15,000
Signed: Verso

The presented lot is a captivating rendition of
Lord Krishna playing the flute by artist Suryakant
Lokhande. Executed in his distinctive style and
preferred medium of high gloss oil on canvas,
the large-scale painting reaching five feet,
exudes an aura of vivacity and draws the viewers
to Krishna’s musical enchantment.

The figure is portrayed with a serene visage and
a beautiful smile. The painting’s visual impact
is magnified by the striking use of exuberant
shades of blue, green, pink, and yellow. Krishna
dons an intricate headgear embellished with
iridescent peacock feathers, further enhancing
the brilliance of his divine presence in this
colourful kaleidoscope.

What sets this artwork apart is not just its subject
matter but also its departure from Lokhande’s
usual visual style. Known for incorporating
elements of pop art and photographic references
revolving around the absurdities of materialism,
Suryakant’s canvases typically feature alluring
and audacious protagonists. In contrast to
his coquettish female protagonists, Krishna
embodies a spiritual and timeless resonance,
with this imagery very common to Indian culture.
However, this portrayal of Krishna showcases
Lokhande’s creative versatility and deft
command over the unique medium.
This reinterpretation of Lord Krishna in signature
style showcases Lokhande’s deft command over
the unique medium and his creative ingenuity in
expanding his thematic repertoire.