Unconditional  – Abstract Family Original Acrylic Painting by Anju Desai

Artist – Anju Desai

This painting is a reflection of my observation as a child or as a teenager watching an Indian mother with a few kids. Most likely, when I used to visit the market area or festival, I would see a woman with 2 or 3 kids. It usually looked like everyone was going in different directions and still together, smiling, shouting, and holding on to each other. I used to think they were all going to the market or she was going to sell vegetables or fish or flowers… in short, she needed to earn something today so she could sit down and find shade to have lunch with her kids.

In the state of Maharashtra, you will usually see a woman dressed in our ancient Marathi style saree (called Nauvari saree) or something just draped for convenience and ease for the busy day ahead. In my opinion, those women looked like models. They could replace anyone on the stage and walk the wrap beautifully. Strong posture, tall, and slim, as they would be carrying heavy baskets on their head throughout the day. Their hips would swing like those models. I wonder if that’s why many girls learn how to walk in the style by having heavy books on their heads.

My salute to all those gorgeous women giving their best to their children and living life with pride. That is still a strong memory in my head… empowering me for my journey to be grateful for what I have.

Original Art – Acrylic on canvas for sale 
Size: 14″30″
Price: $350

Limited art prints

Print A3: $45
Print A2: $55
Print A1: $65

Print Details:
Printed in New Zealand on sustainable, tear-resistant paper.
240GSM High Definition PP – matte finish (satin or gloss available on request)

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